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"Nichevo II"

Date: 05 16 1973
Description: Steel-hulled ferry "Nichevo II" at the city dock in La Pointe. The "Nichevo II" began service in 1962. It was built by Fraser Shipyards of Superior for Har...
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Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view of crowds strolling through the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. In the background is a Ferris wheel, and a banner encouraging fair goers to "tal...
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Potawatomi Indian Monument

Date: 1947
Description: The stone monument for the Potawatomi Indians.
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Railroad Station

Date: 1905
Description: View down left side of railroad tracks towards a railroad station with several figures standing on and around the platform. A sign on the right reads: "Wau...
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Treated Oats Sign

Date: 1915
Description: Sign near a field of oats, declaring that it was treated for smut. The sign reads: "The oats on this farm were treated for smut. The loss is 0.00 per cent....
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Non-Treated Oats Sign

Date: 1915
Description: A sign on a fence declaring that the farm's oats were left untreated for smut. The sign reads: "The oats on this farm were not treated for smut. The loss e...
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Otto Falk House

Date: 1964
Description: Exterior of building just prior to demolition. At the time, the building was occupied by the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Three and one-half story...
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Naval Air Station Waiting Room

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Description: Military personnel in the Naval Air Station waiting room. A sign on the wall reads: "Notice/ On this station salute/ square your hat/ hands out of pockets/...
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WKOW Television Studio

Date: 1960
Description: People mill about the WKOW television studio. A television camera and boom microphone are visible to the right, and there is a clock in the background surr...
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Cough Syrup Advertisement on a Barn

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Description: An advertisement for Norwegian cough syrup painted on the side of a barn near Stoughton on Highway N.
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William Proxmire Shaking Hands

Date: 01 1973
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire shaking the hand of a man on the street of a Wisconsin town.
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Crawford's Custard

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Description: View from street towards the front of Crawford's Custard. The sign in front reads "Fountain Service" and "Curb Service." A car is parked on the left side o...
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Civilian Conservation Corps 660th Company State Forestry S-79

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Description: Camp Mercer sign spelled out with stones on a small, built-up hill. Camp buildings and parked cars are in the background.
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Tony's Tavern

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Description: Exterior front view from right of Tony Urso's Westside Palm Tavern located at 730-736 West Washington Avenue in the Greenbush neighborhood. The parking lot...

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