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St. Caecilia's Church

Date: 1909
Description: Corner view of St. Caecilia's Church. Romanesque arches are on the windows and steeple. A dwelling (perhaps a parsonage) is next door.Caption reads: "St. C...
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Aeroplane View of Power House and Dam

Date: 1924
Description: Illustration based on an aerial photograph of a powerhouse and dam on the Wisconsin River. A railroad bridge is upriver. The city of Kilbourn (now Wisconsi...
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Dam and Power House from Up Stream

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Description: Slightly elevated view of the dam and power house from across the Wisconsin River. Caption reads: "Dam and Power House from Up Stream, Kilbourne [sic], Wis...
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St. Paul's Church and Rectory

Date: 1911
Description: View across street towards a small wooden church with a bell tower, and neighboring rectory on the left. Caption reads: "St. Paul's Church and Rectory, Kil...
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Public Library

Date: 1917
Description: Sepia-toned photographic postcard of a one-story library with stone foundation and a large gable over the entrance. Caption reads: "Public Library, Kilbour...
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Hile House

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Description: Hand-colored postcard of the Hile House hotel. Two automobiles are parked on the street on the right. Caption reads: "Hile House, Kilbourn, Wis."
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Hotel Crandall at "The Dells"

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Description: Aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings near a bend in the Wisconsin River. A paddle-wheel steamer is heading toward the Dells. Caption reads: "Hote...
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Hawk's Bill, Dells of the Wisconsin

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Description: Illustration of a bluff at the Dells, with a woman is sitting on the top near a tree. There are bluffs on the other side of the river in the background.Cap...
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"On the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway"

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the railroad bridge over the Wisconsin River at Kilbourn. A canoe is along the shoreline in the foreground, and excursion boats ...
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Fall River Cornet Band

Date: 1916
Description: Outdoor group portrait of a band posing on the lawn. There is a buildings with a porch in the background. The men are wearing uniforms and holding their mu...
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Fishing is Great at Fall River

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Description: Tall-tale postcard showing three men fishing off a pier, with two of the men holding fishing poles and two gigantic fish rising out of the water. A buildin...
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St. Mary's Hospital

Date: 1916
Description: Colorized postcard view across lawn towards a large building, partially obscured by trees. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Columbus, Wis."
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Harvesting Barley near Leeds

Date: 07 25 1922
Description: View across fence towards a field with bales of barley arranged in rows. A person is operating horse-drawn farm machinery in the field on the right. Farm b...
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High Rock from Romance Cliff, Dells of the Wisconsin River

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Description: Elevated photographic postcard view across the Wisconsin River toward High Rock. Whitecaps are on the river.
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Bird's-Eye View of Lodi

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Description: Elevated view of most of the town of Lodi, including churches, dwellings, businesses. Rolling hills on the horizon. Caption reads: "Bird's-eye [sic] View o...
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Lodi Street

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Description: Elevated view of Lodi street in the central business district. There are horse-drawn vehicles, and pedestrians are on the sidewalks. Caption reads: "Lodi S...
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Reuben Gold Thwaites Speaking at Newport

Date: 08 1909
Description: A man is standing on a small ridge, surrounded by people sitting on the ground. He is holding an open book and speaking. Caption reads: "Reuben G. Thwaites...
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High Street Looking North

Date: 07 27 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "High Street Looking North, Randolph, Wis." View looking north on an unpaved street lined with buildings. Several buildings have awnin...
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German Lutheran Church

Date: 06 25 1908
Description: Text on front reads: "German Lutheran Church, Randolph, Wis." View of a church, with a smaller building behind it. The church faces an unpaved road lined w...
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Lincoln Street North

Date: 04 07 1921
Description: Text on front reads: "Lincoln Street North, Rio, Wis." An unpaved main street with cement sidewalks and crosswalks. There are buildings and storefronts on ...

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