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Pecatonica Battleground Marker

Date: 1922
Description: The Pecatonica Battlegound marker, erected by the Rhoda Hinsdale Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Shullsburg and by the town of Wiota...
Postcard

Walker High School

Date: 1920
Description: View across lawn towards the school building. Caption reads: "High School Building, Washburn, Wis."
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Bascom Hall from College of Agriculture Entrance

Date: 1915
Description: View of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) through the columned entrance of the main building of the College of Agriculture. A flag is flying from the dome o...
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"Nor shall their story be forgot, While Fame her record keeps"

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Description: Postcard commemorating those who fought during the Civil War. "Nor shall their story be forgot, While Fame her record keeps."
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After: Drinking Fountain Put in by Oconto Women's Club

Date: 1916
Description: View of the new stone drinking fountain for horses at the junction of Chicago and Main Streets. Looking at the camera, two girls are standing to the right ...
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The Kaiser's Coffin

Date: 11 11 1918
Description: The Armistice Day parade is heading down Main Street. This float shows German Kaiser Wilhelm II's coffin. A group of joyful men and woman are riding on the...
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The American Flag

Date: 07 29 1920
Description: It is time to raise or lower the American Flag by members of the Holt family during their stay on the Island at Archibald Lake.

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