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Jefferson Dam

Date: 1910
Description: View towards a dam in Jefferson. Two men are fishing from the shoreline in the foreground. The Woolen Mills are on the opposite shoreline. Caption reads: "...
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Rock River and Mill Race

Date: 1920
Description: Rock River and Mill Race with bridge. Snow is on the ground and the trees. Caption reads: "Rock River & Mill Race, Jefferson Wis."
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Date: 1910
Description: View towards the church on a hill. There is a wide set of stairs that leads up to the entrance. Caption reads: "St. John-the-Baptist Catholic Church, Jeffe...
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Stoppenbach House

Date: 1910
Description: The Stoppenbach residence at 244 E. Racine Street. Snow is on the ground and on the trees.
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Jefferson Prairie Marker

Date: 1952
Description: The Jefferson Prairie Marker, a monument marking the settlement of Jefferson Prairie in 1838. A young girl is standing on the right. The text on the marker...
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Jefferson Prairie Marker

Date: 1952
Description: The Jefferson Prairie Marker, a monument marking the settlement of Jefferson Prairie in 1838. The text on the marker reads: Ole Knutson Nattestad, first No...
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Jefferson Public Library

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Description: Interior view of the Jefferson Public Library. The library opened in 1910 and was funded by Andrew Carnegie with a gift of $10.000. Throughout the room are...
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Lovers' Walk

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Description: A narrow rustic bridge crossing a pond in a wooded area known as Lovers' Walk. Caption reads: "Lovers' Walk, Near Mt. Pleasant House, Jefferson, Mass."
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Stone Bridge

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Description: View along quiet stream lined with trees and foliage toward an arched stone bridge with a guardrail.
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Pine Grove

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Description: Children posed outdoors in a wooded area in Pine Grove, Mount Pleasant. Caption reads: "Pine Grove, Mt. Pleasant House, Jefferson, Mass."
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Elmwood Grove Camp Grounds

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Description: Two men wearing hats and suit coats sit in a wooded area at the Elmwood Grove campgrounds.
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Elmwood House Hunting Grounds

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Description: View of Elmwood House Hunting Grounds with two men and a dog standing in the wooded area.
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Boating on Rock River

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Description: View of a man, woman, and child boating on the Rock River. A church spire and factory buildings are on the opposite shore in the background.
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Scene on Rock River

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Description: View of the west bank of the Rock River from a bridge. The view includes the manufacturing plants of Jefferson Woolen Mills, incorporated April 2, 1856.
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Scene on Rock River

Date: 1908
Description: View of the west bank of Rock River from a bridge. The view includes the manufacturing plants of Jefferson Woolen Mills, incorporated April 2, 1856.
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View of Rock River

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Description: View of a dam on Rock River. Commercial buildings are visible in the background.
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Bridge in Jefferson, Wisconsin

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Description: View of the Old Toll Bridge with trees and a pier in the foreground and buildings on the opposite shore.
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The Old Toll Bridge in Jefferson, Wisconsin

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Description: View of the Old Toll Bridge with buildings standing on the opposite shore.
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Bridge

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Description: View of a bridge with a boat passing beneath it. Several dwellings are visible in the background.
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Jefferson, Wisconsin River Scene

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Description: River scene with views of the tree-lined shores.

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