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Skyhigh Statue

Date: 1950
Description: Monument to the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War in a Darlington, Wisconsin. The base of the monument is 12 feet square and 56 feet high, constructed ...
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Appliance Show in Darlington, WI

Date: 03 06 1954
Description: Crowd attending a Youngstown Kitchen appliances show sponsored by the Darlington Furniture Store held in the Darlington High School auditorium.
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Appliance Show in Darlington, WI

Date: 03 06 1954
Description: Youngstown Kitchens appliance show sponsored by the Darlington Furniture Store held in the Darlington High School auditorium. A woman is demonstrating new ...
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Flood in Darlington

Date: 02 28 1948
Description: View up hill of cars driving in the flooded street of the downtown area. The downtown had also flooded in 1923 and 1937. The Pecatonica River rose rapidly ...
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Railroad Bridge Across Pecatonica River

Date: 1929
Description: View down the railroad tracks across the bridge. On the far side are barns and industrial buildings among trees.
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Locomotive at Depot

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Description: View down railroad tracks of a train at the Darlington depot. A group of men are on the platform.
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Lafayette County Courthouse

Date: 1929
Description: View from across road of the exterior of the Lafayette County Courthouse. The building features a Classic Revival style with a domed clock tower, columns, ...
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Soldiers Monument

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Description: The Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War memorial on the unpaved Main Street. The memorial features a plaque, a shield, crossed swords, and monument of a ...
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Masonic Temple

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of the Masonic temple. The facade features a balcony, columns, and a cross gable roof.
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First National Bank

Date: 1929
Description: View from across street of the exterior of the First National Bank at 245 Main Street. Automobiles are parked at an angle along the curb in front. On the l...
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School Buildings

Date: 1920
Description: The Darlington Grade school (right) and the Darlington High School (left).
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High School

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Description: View across street of exterior of the Darlington High School. Young boys stand on the sidewalk in front.
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Scene in Park

Date: 1929
Description: A small park in a median of Main Street. The park houses the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War memorial.
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Bridge Across Pecatonica River

Date: 1929
Description: View across the bridge on Main Street. There are two cars and a woman and child walking across the bridge. A Chevrolet dealership is on the right.
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Ohio Street in Darlington

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Description: View down the unpaved Ohio Street, with houses on both sides.
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Bird's-Eye View of Town

Date: 1929
Description: View down tree-lined hill over the Pecatonica River. The bridge connects River Street to Main Street. Storefronts line the street, and the Lafayette County...
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Bird's-Eye View

Date: 1929
Description: Elevated view of town looking down a hill. In the foreground is a river with trees along the bank. On the other side of the river is a factory with industr...
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Main Street

Date: 1925
Description: View down Main Street looking south. At the bottom of the street is a bridge, and beyond is a hill with houses and trees. There are pedestrians along the s...
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Street Scene

Date: 1929
Description: View down Main Street. Cars and shops line the street. The Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War memorial is in the far background at the top of the hill.
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Methodist Episcopal Church

Date: 1929
Description: A well-dressed man poses in front of the Methodist Episcopal Church on Park Place.

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