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T.S. Johnson Home

Date: 1900
Description: View across yard towards the Johnson family sitting on steps of their house at 110 Grove Street. A horse and buggy is parked in the front yard. Mrs. Johnso...
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Schliewerts Island

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Description: Three people sitting on a bench under the old thorn apple tree at Schliewerts Island looking out at the lake. Caption reads: "Beaver Dam, Wis. Under the Ol...
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Wayland Academy

Date: 01 20 1947
Description: Collage of pictures of student life at Wayland Academy.
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Indians Visiting Dodge County Fair

Date: 1898
Description: Native American Indians in traditional dress outside their teepees (tipis) at the Dodge County Fair. There is a large building in the background along with...
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Pyramid Supper Club — Exterior

Date: 11 19 1999
Description: "The pyramid Supper Club is on Hwy 33, east of Beaver Dam, WI." From left to right; Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker, Ralph Widmer, and Shirley Widmer. View at night.
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Pyramid Supper Club — Interior

Date: 11 19 1999
Description: "Our waitress at the Pyramid was Patricia 'George' Butch. She explained that 28 years ago, when she applied for the job, there was already an employee name...
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Larson's Family Restaurant — Exterior

Date: 09 28 2001
Description: "Today, we visit Larson's Family Restaurant, at 1105 N. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, WI."
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Larson's Family Restaurant — Interior

Date: 09 28 2001
Description: "At Larson's Family Restaurant our waitress is Tammy."
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Walker's Family Restaurant

Date: 01 04 2002
Description: "On this first Friday in the new year we visit Walker's Family Restaurant, 813 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI."
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Spring Garden Restaurant

Date: 09 13 2002
Description: "Today we visit the Spring Garden Restaurant at 1102 Madison St, Beaver Dam." The sign in front reads, "Friday all-you-can-eat perch or cod." This photogra...
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Maly's Bus Stop

Date: 06 18 2004
Description: "Maly's Bus Stop (voted best fish fry) is at 404 South Center Street, Beaver Dam."
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John's — Exterior

Date: 10 19 2007
Description: "Most of our crew is busy today, so only Shirley and Jim [not pictured] visit John's at 1201 Madison Street, Beaver Dam."
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John's — Interior

Date: 10 19 2007
Description: "Elizabeth was our waitress at John's in Beaver Dam."
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Making Shells for the Korean War

Date: 06 1953
Description: Men and women employed by Malleable Iron Range Co. making artillery shells to be used in the Korean War.
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Woman Holding Artillery Shell

Date: 06 1953
Description: Factory worker holding an artillery shell manufactured at Malleable Iron Range Co.
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Char Haus Pub and Grill — Interior

Date: 06 18 2010
Description: "Joanne was our waitress at Char House Pub and Grill, Beaver Dam. Ward Woltman and Sandy Miller were our guests. After nearly 13 years, we are closing out ...
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Lomira Basketball Game

Date: 03 05 1993
Description: "In sectional basketball at Beaver Dam, the Lomira Lions girls team defeated Markesan."
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Lomira Basketball Game

Date: 03 05 1993
Description: "It was an intense moment in the Lomira-Markesan game when the camera caught coaches Ric Bloohm, foreground, and Tim Wilke urging on their team. Becky Zahn...
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Lomira Basketball Game

Date: 03 06 1993
Description: "In two sectional games Lomira star, Julie Benter, made a phenomenal 20 free throws out of 23 attempts. She is going through the motions of a free throw."
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Lomira Basketball Game

Date: 03 06 1993
Description: "WE WON!!! The Lomira bench erupts as the Lions defeat Chilton for the sectional title."

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