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Opera House

Date: 1880
Description: The Opera House at the corner of Washington (now Main) and North Mill Streets. A sign at the back of the building reads: "Printing." A barber pole is in fr...
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View of the City of Waupun, Wis., Situated in Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties.

Date: 1885
Description: Bird's-eye map of Waupun on the Rock River. There is an inset at top center of "Althouse, Wheeler & Co., Windmills and Pumps."
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Martin K. Dahl Family and Home

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Description: The Martin K. Dahl family is in the yard of their brick Victorian home, which is surrounded by an iron fence. The house has iron work on porch tops and on ...
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M.K. Dahl House

Date: 1876
Description: Group of people in front of iron fence with wagon and carriage; large brick mansardic house in background has large bay window on upper and lower stories, ...
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Main Street

Date: 1879
Description: View of a main street looking towards The Fulton Meat Market, P. Carrington Harness shop, a livery stable, feed store, restaurant and bakery.
Postcard

City Hall

Date: 1930
Description: View from street towards city hall with vehicles parked in front of it. Caption reads: "City Hall, Waupun, Wis."
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State Prison

Date: 1865
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Prison.
Postcard

Tall-tale Postcard: Catfish

Date: 02 1910
Description: Six men wearing black jackets and hats stand proudly in front of a giant catfish. The catfish rests on the bed of a horse-drawn sled. The text in the upper...
Postcard

Tall-tale Postcard: Out for Air

Date: 1923
Description: Two police officers holding rifles escort two prisoners into a paddywagon. Lining the road is a long, perspective view of an outdoor prison. Red text impri...
Photograph

Tall-tale Postcard: Cat Fish Caught in Beaver Pond

Date: 10 30 1909
Description: Photomontage of a giant catfish being hauled on a flatbed horse-drawn cart. A group of men stand around and on the cart looking at the fish. The Williams...
Photograph

Tall-tale Postcard: Caught With the Goods

Date: 1913
Description: Photomontage of a dwarf wearing a top hat driving a cart, drawn by a mule, filled with giant eggs. The dwarf is wearing a suit and a top hat. The mule is...
Photograph

Group in Front of A Norwegian Church

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Description: A group of well-dressed people posing with bicycles in front of the Waupun Norwegian Lutheran Church, also called the Norske Evangelical-Lutherske Kirke, w...
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Sigrid's Bavarian Trail — Exterior

Date: 03 12 1999
Description: "We dine at Sigrid's Bavarian Trail, a restaurant serving German food in Waupun, WI." From left to right; John Bodden, Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker, Rudy Heinecke...
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Sandy's Goose Shot — Exterior

Date: 06 18 1999
Description: "Sandy's Goose Shot is at 105 E. Main St. in Waupun, WI." From left to right; Rudy Heinecke, Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker, Ralph Widmer, John Bodden, and Shirley ...
Postcard

Waupun State Prison

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Description: An exterior view of the Waupun State Prison. Caption reads: "State Prison, Waupun, Wis."
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Waupun State Prison

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Description: A couple walks outside the gates of the Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. The tower of the central building can be seen beyond the gates.
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Waupun State Prison

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Description: Exterior view of Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. A woman and child are standing near the arched stone wall. Beyond the prison gates is the tower of the...
Postcard

4th Liberty Loan Parade

Date: 09 28 1918
Description: View down street towards women marching in a parade, some carrying signs and some carrying American flags. A number of women are wearing nurse's uniforms. ...
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Schulz Garage

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Description: View of the exterior of the Schulz Garage. Two gas pumps are at the curb. Large, plate glass windows are reflecting automobiles parked across the street, a...
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Night View of Schulz Garage

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Description: Night view of the exterior of the Schulz Garage. A DeSoto Fluid Drive automobile is seen inside the showroom through the large, plate glass windows.

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