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Willow Tree in Upland Pasture, Spring Growth

Date: 05 07 1960
Description: View of a tree surrounded by rocks and field. The trees branches have some leaves and buds on them. Caption reads: "Cross Plains (vicinity), Wis. May 17, 1...
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St. Francis Xavier School Graduating Class

Date: 05 29 1953
Description: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School graduating class, with priest, taken in front of the church.
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Toledo Scale

Date: 06 13 1928
Description: Man using a small Toledo scale at H.M. Zander Creamery.
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Leo and Eileen Meicher

Date: 07 1948
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a woman and man posing together. The woman is wearing a bridal gown with veil, and is sitting on a bench ...
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Unidentified Couple

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a man and a woman posing together. The man is half-sitting on a pedestal, and is wearing a suit with a bo...
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Toledo Scale

Date: 06 13 1928
Description: Man weighing a milk can on a new Toledo scale at the H.M. Zander Creamery.
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Ice Age Trail at Shoveler's Sink

Date: 03 24 2015
Description: View across snowy field towards a pond.
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Shoveler's Sink

Date: 09 13 2014
Description: Shoveler's Sink, a small pond, sitting in a valley of small hills dotted with trees. Ducks are swimming in the lower left portion of the pond.
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Rephotographic Pair: Downtown Cross Plains

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Description: A vintage view and a modern view down Main Street, including retail buildings.
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Ruins on the Ice Age Trail

Date: 06 2014
Description: View up hill towards the ruins of a large stone house near Indian Lake. Trees and bushes surround the remains of the building.
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Farmstead

Date: 10 2013
Description: View across farmyard towards a silo standing in a corner made by two barn buildings. The barn is made of wood on a stone foundation, and is showing signs o...
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Crossroads

Date: 10 2013
Description: Two roads converge forming a crossroads. There are three utility poles standing in an open field of tall grass along Enchanted Valley Road which stretches ...
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Washout Through Cornfield

Date: 07 03 1960
Description: Big washout through cornfield after heavy rain. In the background is a field with crops leading up to a low hill crowned with trees.
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Undertaker

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Description: Undertaker's funeral parlor and other buildings along a dirt street with a sidewalk. An oblong sign attached to the balcony hangs over the sidewalk and rea...
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Buick Auto Garage

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Description: View across road of D.A. Meister's Garage, with a fire truck parked in front and an automobile parked at the curb on the right. One boy is sitting on the f...
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Outdoor Portrait of Elderly Woman

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Description: Portrait of an elderly woman. She is seated in a chair holding flowers on her lap. Caladium in pots are arranged on both sides. In the background are ferns...
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Family Wedding Portrait with Framed Wreath

Date: 1917
Description: Studio family wedding portrait in front of a painted background with a framed wreath in the center. The wreath is celebrating the wedding of the bride and ...
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Interior of Bowar Bros. Garage

Date: 1915
Description: Interior view of the Bowar Bros. Garage. On two walls are banks of drawers and cubby holes for tools and parts. On the right are more shelves for tools. Am...
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St. Francis Xavier Church During Jubilee

Date: 1928
Description: Interior elevated view of St. Francis Xavier Church looking towards the altar. Note the American and religious flags and bunting decorating the pillars and...
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Cross Plains from Lutheran Church Hill

Date: 1928
Description: View down valley towards the back of the Lutheran Church and cemetery. Houses and barns are in the valley below, and more hills are in the far background. ...

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