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The Wreck of the Steamer J.S.

Date: 06 25 1910
Description: The wreck of the sternwheel excursion, J.S., after being destroyed by fire. Caption reads: "This wreck of the Str. J.S. Burned June 25, 1910, now ly...
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Church

Date: 04 28 1925
Description: Exterior of church with people walking toward the entrance.
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Monument to the Pioneers

Date: 1925
Description: A man kneels next to a monument dedicated to the pioneers.
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House near Rock Formation

Date: 1920
Description: House built by an early Italian settler. At the time of the photograph, the home belonged to Mrs. Margaret Gelarde. Behind the house is a hill and rock for...
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Stone House in Genoa

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of an early stone house. An automobile is parked on the left side of the building.
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View

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of Genoa along the Mississippi River. Scene of the last battle between the United States forces and the Native Americans under Chief Black Ha...
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view over rooftops of Viroqua.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view over rooftops of Viroqua.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of Viroqua. Commercial buildings are in the foreground, with houses among trees in the background.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view over rooftops of Viroqua. Commercial buildings are in the foreground, with a street on the left.
Postcard

Viroqua Public Library

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view from road towards the Viroqua Public Library. Young trees along the sidewalk have have protective supports around them. Caption reads: "Viroq...
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First National Bank, Viroqua, Wisconsin

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view from intersection towards the First National Bank on a street corner. A building next to the bank on the right has a sign that reads, in part...
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Historical Marker, Blackhawk Surrender

Date: 04 1930
Description: View of a historical marker commorating Black Hawk's surrender in 1832, located on Highway 35. Caption reads: "Tablet on Highway #35 * Victory, Wis."
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Battle Hollow Sign

Date: 1927
Description: View of the Battle Hollow sign along an unpaved road. In the distance on the left is a rock formation covered with trees. Sign reads: "Battle Hollow Clack ...
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Bad Axe Battlefield Site Marker

Date: 1930
Description: View of the historic site marker on Highway 35 indicating the location of Bad Axe Battlefield. Caption reads: "Tablet on Highway #35 * Victory, Wis."
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Hubert Humphrey Campaigning

Date: 1960
Description: Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota campaigning for the presidential nomination in southwestern Wisconsin. Humphrey stands at the historical marker in Co...
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Lewis Arms on a Sled

Date: 1957
Description: Winter scene with Lewis Arms sitting on a sled in the snow at his uncle Otis Arms's farm, Hillsboro (Vernon Co.), Wisconsin.
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Otis Arms

Date: 1957
Description: Otis Arms, uncle of Lewis Arms, poses in front of an automobile. He is dressed in a suit.
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Making Maple Syrup

Date: 04 1957
Description: LuRay Arms and Otis Arms tending a fire while making maple syrup outdoors.
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The Arms Men Making Maple Syrup

Date: 04 1957
Description: Three men from the Arms family making maple syrup outdoors. From left to right are: Lewis, Bernard, and Otis Arms.

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