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Bird's Eye View of Theresa

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Bird's Eye View. Theresa, Wis." Elevated view of the town from a field. Homes, farms, businesses and churches can be seen with hills ...
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Bridge Scene

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Bridge Scene, Theresa, Wis." The stone arch bridge over the East Branch Rock River was built in 1874, replacing the original bridge b...
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Solomon Juneau Homestead

Date: 1967
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Solomon Juneau Homestead, Theresa, Wisconsin 53091. Solomon Juneau, a French trader, helped found Milwaukee and became its first Ma...
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Arbor Day Group

Date: 05 2000
Description: Group of students at Theresa Fireman's Park for Arbor Day activities.
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Theresa Village Hall

Date: 05 1999
Description: An addition was made to the hall to accommodate additional offices.
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Krueger's Empire Hotel

Date: 01 1999
Description: Krueger's Empire Hotel, the building that stood on the South West corner of Milwaukee and Rock River streets, has been razed.
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View of Theresa

Date: 1996
Description: Overview of Theresa from water tower.
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Replica of Solomon Juneau's House

Date: 1996
Description: Replica of Solomon Juneau's house in Theresa Parade. Juneau is credited with founding the town.
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Arbor Day

Date: 05 1997
Description: Arbor Day activities for school children at Theresa Fireman's Park: a light lunch, a slide presentation, and the planting of two trees.
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Illuminated Crosses at St. Peter's Lutheran Church

Date: 05 1997
Description: Lighted crosses at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Brothers Harley and Wilbur Backhaus funded the crosses with their wills.
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Main Street in Theresa, Wisconsin

Date: 1995
Description: A shot of a snowy Main Street in Theresa, Wisconsin.
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Theresa Public School Bell Dedication

Date: 09 1995
Description: Theresa Public School's old school bell is dedicated on the grounds of the Theresa Historical Society. Society President John Bodden thanks members of Lomi...
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Historical Society Social

Date: 08 1995
Description: Cake, ice cream, and soda served at the annual Historical Society Social.
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Theresa Firemen's Parade

Date: 08 1995
Description: Street view of Theresa Firemen's Parade.
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Milwaukee Street

Date: 07 1995
Description: Milwaukee Street in Theresa, Wisconsin.
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Voting at Theresa Town Hall

Date: 04 1994
Description: Hedy Dobbe and her father, Hans Rahjes, prepare to vote at the Theresa Town Hall.
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Building Demolition

Date: 09 1994
Description: Crowd looks on as crew demolishes building across street.
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Theresa Village Dam

Date: 12 1992
Description: Built in 1916, the Theresa Village Dam has played a large part in the appearance of the Rock River. Dam is pictured in winter.
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Group at Weber Brewery

Date: 07 1991
Description: This group relaxed at the old Weber Brewery. Left to Right: Craig and Anita Ruffing, Les Black, Helen and Fred Bandlow, Shirley Widmer and Russ Bandlow.
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Jim Wiseman in Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: Jim Wiseman, husband of Louise Wiseman, drew some laughs when he appeared on stage at the Lioness Club Fashion Show. Wiseman wore a checked robe and boxers...

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