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First National Bank

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Description: View across intersection toward the First National Bank building on the street corner. The Wausau Business College occupies the third floor, while J.W. Man...
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Marathon County Jail

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Description: View across lawn toward the facade and side of the Marathon County Jail. A porch wraps around one corner of the first floor, below a round turret that exte...
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway Bridge

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Description: The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Bridge spans Big Bull Falls. Multiple industrial buildings are visible in the background.
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Marathon County Agricultural School

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Description: A view of the Marathon County Agricultural School facade. Poured concrete pillars and an arched window surround the entrance.
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First M. E. Church

Date: 1904
Description: View of First M.E. Church, partially obscured by trees. The church has two entrances along the frontside, one of which is part of the bell tower.
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Illegal Gambling Machines in Restaurant

Date: 02 27 1942
Description: Two illegal gambling machines in the front dining room of Jones Steak House, located on County Trunk N, southwest of Wausau. The building is owned by Sheri...
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Chairman of the Township of Rib Mountain

Date: 1942
Description: Charles Norton, Chairman of the Township of Rib Mountain. He may have played a role in the sweeping raids on many Hurley area establishments. The arrest wa...
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Undersheriff of Marathon County

Date: 1942
Description: John Nutter, Undersheriff of Marathon County. He may have played a role in the sweeping raid on many Hurley area establishments. The arrest warrants were f...
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Engine No. 207

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Description: Side view of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway engine no. 207, a yard engine.
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: Congressman David Obey introduces a local resident (back to camera), to President Jimmy Carter. Many photographers stand around the edge of the group and a...
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter stands in the open rear passenger door of a car to wave to a crowd of spectators during a visit to Congressman David R. Obey's homet...
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President Jimmy Carter

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter speaks to a small group of well wishers while Congressman David R. Obey looks on. Photographers are in the crowd. The space is decor...
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Pro-Life Demonstrators

Date: 1979
Description: A group of pro-life demonstrators holding protest signs assembled to greet President Jimmy Carter during a visit to Wausau. The group is confined behind ba...
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: Press photographers set up their equipment in the press area before they cover a visit by President Jimmy Carter. A scoreboard hangs on the wall in the bac...
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Welcome Peace President Jimmy Carter

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter's visit meant extra duty for the local police force. An elevated sign in the background reads "Newman High School, Welcome, Peace Pr...
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"Just a Little Joke, Mr. President"

Date: 1979
Description: During his remarks, Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is standing at the podium, cracks a joke, apparently at the President's expense. Wisconsin dignitaries to t...
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: President Jimmy Carter waves to the audience who had come to hear him speak. Standing next to the President is Congressman David R. Obey and his family. Se...
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Wausau Hearing

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Description: Under the chairmanship of David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) the congressional Joint Economic Committee held hearings in Wisconsin. In the background are ...
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Speaker Wright

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Description: Speaker of the House Jim Wright (in profile) speaking to members of the audience at Wausau's Better Way Club. Next to Wright is Congressman David R. Obey, ...
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Hanson and Nelson

Date: 1969
Description: Senator Gaylord Nelson (right) with his home secretary and Democratic Party Chairman Louis Hanson (left) at Hotel Wausau event. With them is David R. Obey ...

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