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Greetings from Alma, Wis.

Date: 1923
Description: Photographic postcard of scenes from Alma. Three scenes from areas around Alma show the town along the Mississippi River, an elevated view of the river bet...
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High School

Date: 10 17 1923
Description: Exterior view of the two-story brick High School building with basement. A bare flagpole can be seen on the roof. Caption reads: "High School, Arcadia, Wis...
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Tourist Park

Date: 1910
Description: View looking downhill towards a small structure made of logs and with a large screened porch, set in a wooded area. A woman is standing on the walk near th...
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High School

Date: 1930
Description: View looking up slope towards the brick high school building. Snow is on the ground. Caption reads: "High School, Durand, Wis."
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Bank of Durand

Date: 1910
Description: Black and white photographic postcard view from across street towards a two-story brick corner building, labeled as the Bank of Durand. Two Ford Model T's ...
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Gonring's Resort

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Description: View across lake towards the Gonring's Resort from Cedar Lake. Along the shoreline are two buildings, a parking lot and a boat landing. Caption reads: "Gon...
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State Bank, Centuria

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Description: Exterior view from street of the State Bank with a corner entrance. The brick building has two-stories, with a set of wooden stairs on one side leading up ...
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Main Street, Centuria

Date: 1920
Description: View down center of Main Street. The State Bank is in the foreground on the right. A hardware store and hotel are on the left. There is a windmill in the d...
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Swedish Lutheran Church

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Description: Exterior view of the Swedish Lutheran Church, a brick building with a bell tower and steeple. Stained-glass windows are on the front and sides. Caption rea...
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Public School

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of the public school, which is a two-story wooden building with a bell tower. Caption reads: "Public School, Centuria, Wis."
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Chas. W. Fish's Residence

Date: 1924
Description: Photographic postcard view of a wood-frame home with young trees in the large yard. A lamppost is on the corner. Other homes are further down the block. Ca...
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Home of J.P. Webster

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the J.P. Webster home. Caption reads: "Home of J.P. Webster, author of "Sweet Bye-Bye, Elkhorn, Wis."
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Post Office

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Description: Photographic postcard view across street towards the post office, with a girl standing at the top of the steps at the entrance. A bicycle is parked at the ...
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Main Street East

Date: 1920
Description: View of Main Street with a general store in the center. An automobile and a horse-drawn vehicle in the street. People are gathered on the front stoop of th...
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Interstate Wagon Bridge

Date: 1927
Description: Elevated view of the wagon bridge spanning the St. Croix River. An excursion boat is passing underneath the bridge. Hudson is on the far bank. Caption read...
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Public Library

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Description: View of the public library with ivy covered walls. Caption reads: "Public Library, Ladysmith, Wis."
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Wisconsin River Valley from Nelson Dewey State Park

Date: 1937
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin River Valley, looking down across tree-covered bluffs. Caption reads: "Wisconsin River Valley from Nelson Dewey State Park."
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D.D. Williams Residence

Date: 1905
Description: View across lawn towards a two-story home with an attic and a wrap-around porch with columns. Caption reads: "D.D. Williams Residence, Markesan, Wis."
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Main Street

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Description: View across Main Street toward businesses on the right, including a harness repair shop, undertaker, and a bank. A horse and wagon is in the street. Captio...
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Hotel Charles

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Description: Exterior view of the Hotel Charles, at the corner of Second and Main Street. A drug store is on the corner, with a bakery next door. Automobiles are parked...

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