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Tall-tale Postcard: Caught in Rock Lake

Date: 1910
Description: Photomontage of two largemouth bass hanging from the side of a building, with curious on-lookers observing the scene. The building is a dry goods store own...
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L.D. Fargo Public Library

Date: 1950
Description: The Lorenzo Dow Fargo Public Library building is partially obscured by trees in this photographic postcard. The stone, Gothic revival building has a centra...
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Looking East on Lake Street

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Description: Street view of Lake Street in the town of Lake Mills. A horse-drawn cart has a parasol advertising O&E Patton's Sun-Proof Paints. Businesses in the backgro...
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Residence of Messrs. — C. & W. — A. — Engsberg

Date: 1916
Description: Photographic postcard view of two large Victorian homes behind trees. Caption reads: "Residence of Messrs. — C. & W. — A. — Engsberg, La...
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One of Lake Mills' (Ia.) Beautiful Residences

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view of a corner house with a turret. Porches are on the front and side of the house, and a large stable is in the background on the left. Caption...
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First Congregational Church

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view across street towards the First Congregational Church. There are two front entrances, a bell tower and a large stained-glass window. Caption ...
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Enjoying Rock Lake

Date: 1909
Description: View across water towards a group of people on and next to a dock on a lake. Four people are in a rowboat. A boy is playing with a toy sailboat in the fore...
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Howe's Boat House, Rock Lake

Date: 1910
Description: View down pier towards a boathouse on the shore, with groups of people sitting and standing on the platform in front. A group of people are in a rowboat ne...
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N.W.U. Military Co.

Date: 05 24 1911
Description: A group of soldiers with rifles standing on a dirt road. A horse and carriage are behind them, and a farm with farm buildings are in the distance. Caption ...
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Firefighters

Date: 1908
Description: Slightly elevated view of a group of firefighters walking down a tent-lined street in downtown Lake Mills. A banner reads: "Wellcome Firefighters."
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Military Co. and Band

Date: 05 1909
Description: View across intersection towards a marching band carrying their instruments coming down a residential street. They are followed by a group of men in unifor...
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"Bus Line"

Date: 1910
Description: View of a group of men standing in the snow next to a covered horse-drawn sleigh. One man on the left is standing and holding a puppy in his arms; a dog is...
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L. D. Fargo Library

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Description: Hand-colored postcard of the facade of the L.D. Fargo Library. Caption reads: "L. D. Fargo Library, Lake Mills, Wis."
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The Ice House, Rock Lake

Date: 1908
Description: View of the Knickerbocker Ice Company building. Rock Lake in the foreground. There is a ramp leading from the lake to the ice house. Caption reads: "The Ic...
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Creamery Package Mfg. Co.

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Description: Elevated view of a creamery, with curving railroad tracks running along the right side, and two box cars near a side door. A Model T is parked on the road ...
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Aftermath of an Ice Storm

Date: 1909
Description: Photographic postcard view of a central street covered in snow and ice. There are downed power lines, with lines and trees coated with ice.
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The Mill Pond

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Description: Hand-colored postcard of the Mill Pond connected to Rock Lake. A row of boathouses on the left. A small empty rowboat in the pond. Several lily pads on the...
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The Outlet

Date: 1943
Description: View across outlet towards the park by Rock Lake. People are picnicking, children are on a swing set, and women are walking along a path. There is a rustic...
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College Avenue, Looking West

Date: 1909
Description: View of tree-lined residential street. The houses have porches. Caption reads: "College Ave., Looking West, Lake Mills, Wis."
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Madison St. looking West

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Description: View down unpaved tree-lined street in a residential neighborhood. A park is on the left, and houses are on the right. Caption reads: "Madison St. looking ...

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