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Chippewa Falls from the South Side

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Description: Elevated view from south side of the Chippewa River, with a bridge crossing it and buildings on both sides of the river. A bluff rises on the far side of t...
Map or Atlas

Bird's-Eye View of the City of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: Bird's-eye map of Chippewa Falls.
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Duncan Creek

Date: 1905
Description: Duncan Creek with McDonnell High School and a church in the background.
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Evangelical Church in Chippewa Falls

Date: 1876
Description: Front entrance to the Evangelical Church, founded in approximately 1876.
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Grand Avenue

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view from hill of Grand Avenue. A young boy is posing against a large tree in the right foreground looking out over the town.
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Christmas Decorations on Church Chancel

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of the First Presbyterian Church chancel decorated for Christmas. There are several decorated Christmas trees, an arch and crosses covered wi...
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Decorated Church Altar

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Description: The raised altar of the Episcopal Church, with potted palms sitting on the steps. Lilies in vases and candles are displayed on the altar. Elaborate woodwor...
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Town Skyline

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Description: Elevated view of park-like, lightly-wooded area with Duncan Creek running through it. A dirt road runs over a bridge to the left. The skyline of Chippewa F...
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Wreckage Left After Flood

Date: 1903
Description: View from railroads tracks of the wreckage of wooden buildings left behind after a flood. Intact buildings are visible in a skyline in the distance, and pe...
Postcard

Big Mill

Date: 1909
Description: Colorized view of Big Mill, a lumber sawmill on the Chippewa river, next to a churning rapids. In the foreground are loose logs, whitewater, river boulders...
Postcard

Bird's Eye View of Chippewa Falls

Date: 1910
Description: Hand-colored elevated view of houses, churches, commercial buildings, unpaved road, sidewalks and fences in central Chippewa Falls. Caption reads: "Bird's ...

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