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George Washington Elms

Date: 1933
Description: A posted sign reads: "George Washington Elms, From Mt. Vernon, VA to Mt. Vernon, WIS. Planted May 6th, 1916," at the Forest of Fame, consisting of trees gr...
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Building and River

Date: 1920
Description: A large building, possibly a mill, next to a river.
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Jefferson Coates

Date: 1870
Description: Francis Jefferson Coates of the 7th Wisconsin who earned the Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg. Sergeant Coates was so severely wounde...
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Bennett Studio Interior

Date: 05 1912
Description: Interior of H.H. Bennett's studio gift shop with Indian souvenirs.
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Knudt Johnson

Date: 1865
Description: Tintype/ferrotype waist-up portrait of Knudt Johnson of the Dodgeville Guards, later known as Company C, 12th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Gold ...
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Howard Russell and Dog Team

Date: 1920
Description: Howard Russell with dog team bringing the mail to La Pointe.
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Elise Waerenskjold

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Description: Seated portrait of Mrs. Elise Waerenskjold.
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Smith Home

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Description: Exterior view of the Smith home at 302 North Broadway.
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Surveying Fire Damage

Date: 02 1904
Description: Ruins of the second floor of the North Wing (looking south), after the fire that destroyed most of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. In addition to the ch...
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Little Oscar and Wienermobile Driver

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Description: Meinhardt Raabe, dressed as Little Oscar and wearing a hat that reads "Yellow Band Wieners," is standing in front of the Wienermmobile and holding one side...
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Raabe on Airplane Ride

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Description: Meinhardt Raabe, dressed as Little Oscar, on an amusement park airplane ride.
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Raabe on Boat Ride

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Description: Meinhardt Raabe, dressed as Little Oscar, on an amusement park boat ride.
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Baptist Church

Date: 1941
Description: View of the Baptist church prior to restoration by the Lake Mills-Aztalan Historical Society.
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Denniston House Hotel

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Description: Denniston House hotel shown after the removal of its fourth floor and the replacement of the original porch.
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Church

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

Date: 1925
Description: View of a fireplace and mantle in Hazelwood, the home of Morgan L. Martin. Morgan Lewis Martin served as county judge of Brown County from 1875 until his d...
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Green Lake Congregational Church

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view across road towards the Congregational Church.
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Mary, Philip, and Fola La Follette

Date: 1929
Description: Informal portrait of Mary, Philip, and Fola La Follette standing outdoors. Mary is wearing a middy blouse.
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D.K. Tenney

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Description: Head and shoulders portrait of D.K. Tenney.
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John Bordner in Hay Field

Date: 1927
Description: John S. Bordner standing in a hay field.

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