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Ashland General Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of the building and grounds of the Ashland General Hospital.
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Tyler Falls

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Description: View of water streaming down the rock and tree-lined Tyler Falls. A white walk bridge is in the background.
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Sunset on Chequamegon Bay

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Description: Sunset view of a steamer on Chequamegon Bay.
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Fisherman's Home, Bear Island

Date: 09 24 1910
Description: View of several fisherman's homes on Bear Island, one of the islands that make up the Apostle Islands. An American flag is flying between buildings and a d...
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Off Madeline Island

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Description: View across water towards two schooners off the shore of Madeline Island, one of the islands that comprise the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. Two large ...
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First Peace Council ever Held between Chippewas and Siouxs

Date: 1896
Description: Colored postcard view of "Buffalo Bill" Cody center right in white coat and hat surrounded by Native Americans in traditional garb, military personnel and ...
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Devil's Island Lighthouse and Fog Signal

Date: 1913
Description: Hand-colored postcard showing the lighthouse and fog signal at Devil's Island in the Apostle Islands. Caption reads: "Apostle Islands, Wis. Devil's Island,...
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Bird's-Eye View of Glidden, Wis.

Date: 1908
Description: Elevated view of Glidden. The lumber mill is in the foreground. A church and a water tower are on the horizon.
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Main Street; Fourth of July

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view of Main Street on the Fourth of July. Many flags are hanging from buildings. Pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles are on the sidewalks and in...
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Loading Freighters

Date: 1935
Description: View from shoreline towards three ore boats at the Soo Line Railroad dock being loaded with iron ore. The first in line is the William B. Pilkey.
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Aposte Islands, Wis. Madeline Island, La Pointe, the Old Mission Church

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Description: View of a small wooden church among birch trees. Other buildings are in the background on the left.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church

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Description: View down sidewalk towards the front of a small wooden church. Text on back reads: "Franciscan Fathers, Madeline Island."
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La Pointe, Madeline Island, Lake Superior

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Description: Hand-colored view of a small community on the shore of Lake Superior.
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Hillside Lift, Chateau Madeleine

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Description: Photographic postcard view of three people on the hillside lift at Chateau Madeleine. Lake Superior is at the bottom of the hill. Text on back reads: "Summ...
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Chateau Madeleine

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Description: Color postcard view of the dining room, with large picture windows, and sundeck, with a view of Lake Superior and the mainland hills in the distance.
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The Pines Hotel on Madeline Island —Lake Superior

Date: 1935
Description: View from road towards a small wooden hotel among the pines. There is a balcony and a screened-in porch. A sign on a tree on the right reads: "The Pines, R...
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"Invader II" Chateau Madeleine

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Description: Text on reverse reads: "Chateau Madeleine La Pointe, Wisconsin Summer and Fall Resort on Madeline Island (Apostle Islands) in Lake Superior. The Chateau's...
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Old Island Whiskey Still

Date: 1970
Description: A woodcut illustration of a whiskey still. The message on the reverse is addressed to Senator Gaylord Nelson.
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Totem Pole Co. 638, C.C.C. Marengo, Wis.

Date: 1935
Description: View of a totem pole at a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. An automobile parked next to barracks in the background.
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Co. 638 Mineral Lake C.C.C. Camp

Date: 1935
Description: External view of the barracks for the Civilian Conservation Corps at Marengo.

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