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International Diesel TD-24 Crawler Tractor with Dual Roller

Date: 1948
Description: Color photograph of an International Diesel TD-24 crawler tractor with a sheepsfoot roller used for road construction on the south side of Dorena Lake Dam.
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George Smith, Hermit

Date: 12 31 1934
Description: Portrait of George Smith, hermit, rescued from squalid shack in Cottage Grove, and taken to Dane County home in Verona.
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Old Beecher Tavern

Date: 1935
Description: Tavern in a state of deterioration, with rubble in front. The tavern is partly obscured by an oak tree, and a white house stands behind the tavern.
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Governor Taylor's Farm Home

Date: 02 21 1927
Description: Governor Taylor's farm home. The man standing on the porch is John Killian, owner of the farm when the photograph was taken.
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Governor Taylor's Farm Home in Cottage Grove

Date: 02 21 1927
Description: Governor Taylor's farm home.
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Governor Taylor's Farm in Cottage Grove

Date: 02 21 1927
Description: Governor Taylor's farm with granary and barn.
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Street Scene

Date: 1929
Description: View down a road towards commercial strip of town. On the right is a gas station and repair shop, on the left side are a restaurant/bakery, and a Chevrolet...
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Public School

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Description: Exterior of the Cottage Grove Grade School with carved stone plaque. There is an entrance on both ends of the facade.
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Business Section

Date: 1928
Description: View across commercial street looking south. Parked at the curb are cars, and driving along the street is a bearded man with a horse and buggy. The shops a...
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Scene in Park

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Description: A group of young women sit on the grass at a park. There is a monument in the park. A man stands near the Cottage Grove train depot in the background.
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Catholic Church

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Description: Exterior of the Catholic Church. There is a cemetery behind the building.
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Farmall H with Soil Pulverizers

Date: 1947
Description: Three-quarter view from left rear of a man driving a Farmall H with soil pulverizers, with grass seeding attachment and seed box. Farm of Tom Stolen, Route...

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