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Logging Crew and Railroad

Date: 1888
Description: A logging crew of the Upham Lumber Company, together with the company's locomotive, "Old Vanderbilt," formerly the Wisconsin Central Railroad's Engine No #...
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Wisconsin Central Railroad Depot

Date: 1891
Description: Elevated view across railroad tracks of the Wisconsin Central Railroad depot. Virtually the entire population of Sherry is thought to be standing on the pl...
Postcard

First National Bank

Date: 1915
Description: View across street toward the bank on a street corner. Caption reads: "First National Bank, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis."
Postcard

Grand Rapids Milling Company

Date: 1910
Description: The buildings of the Grand Rapids Milling Company. Caption reads: "Grand Rapids Milling Co."
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Green Elm Road Bridge

Date: 10 26 1986
Description: Green Elm Road Bridge over the east fork of Hemlock Creek, showing the rocks used to prevent erosion.
Postcard

Gleason's Park

Date: 1925
Description: View from shoreline towards a bridge in Gleason's Park. Caption reads: "Bridge at Gleason's Park, Marshfield, Wis."
Postcard

Elevated View of Town

Date: 1910
Description: An elevated view of town. Caption reads: "Bird's Eye View, Marshfield, Wis."
Postcard

Street in Town

Date: 1905
Description: Road in town lined with commercial buildings on the left side. Caption reads: "Pittsville, Wis."
Postcard

Bridge in Pittsville

Date: 1900
Description: View from shoreline of a bridge across water. Caption reads: "Bridge Scene, Pittsville, Wis."
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Dixon Hotel

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Description: Exterior view across street towards the Dixon Hotel, featuring an overhang over the entrance supported by groups of Ionic columns. There is a balustrade on...
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Dixon Hotel

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Description: Exterior of Dixon Hotel featuring an overhang supported by groups of Ionic columns. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk around the hotel, and a child stand...
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Business Section

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Description: View of the business section featuring jewelry, shoe, and drug stores and other storefronts. Women and men walk down the sidewalk near cars parked on the c...
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City Hall

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Description: Exterior view of the city hall, a brick building built in 1817. A man and young boy stand in the main doorway of the building. An automobile is near a smal...
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Elks Club and Telephone Company

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Description: Exterior of the Elks Club and the Wood County Telephone Company. Automobiles are parked in front of the two buildings.
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Grand Avenue

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Description: View down Grand Avenue. Automobiles park on either side of the avenue and drive down the street past traffic signs, stating, "Keep to the Right." On the ri...
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Vine Street

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Description: View down Vine Street. Automobiles are parked on either side of the street and Wood County National Bank stands to the right. A pedestrian crosses at the i...
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Wood County Courthouse

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Description: Front view of the Wood County Courthouse, built in 1866 by Lyman Howe and John Rablin. The brick building features an arched entrance, and automobiles are ...
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Bridge over Wisconsin River

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Description: Elevated view from hill toward a bridge over the Wisconsin River.
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River Scene on Wisconsin River

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Description: Scene on the Wisconsin River with a bridge visible in the distance.
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Cranberry Harvest

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Description: Men working in field during Wisconsin cranberry harvest. Crates are stacked up throughout the field.

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