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Fort Howard

Date: 1851
Description: A rare photograph of U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Howard rowing a boat on the Fox River. Fort Howard, built in 1816, was the first in the chain of ...
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Calvin Coolidge Fishing

Date: 1928
Description: President Calvin Coolidge fishing at Cedar Island Lodge, rustic lodge of Henry C. Pierce, 35 miles from Superior, Wisconsin, on the Brule River. This lodge...
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Canal at Portage

Date: 1910
Description: View down the canal, with buildings along the shoreline, and a boat coming down the canal.
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Altmeyer and Signers of Medicare Bill

Date: 07 30 1965
Description: Caption reads: "Arthur Altmeyer poses outdoors with John Engell (last name?), Paul Douglas, and Oscar Ewing at the signing of the Medicare Bill." Arthur...
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Fish's Wright Flyer

Date: 1912
Description: The Wright Flyer of Farnum Fish being pushed into position for a demonstration flight at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
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Horlick Mountains, Antarctica

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Description: Unidentified explorer standing in field of snow with the Horlick Mountains of Antarctica in the background. The Horlick Mountains were named by Admiral Ric...
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Train Passengers at Rudolph

Date: 1902
Description: View down side of railroad tracks across road towards a group of people standing on the platform of the Rudolph depot, awaiting the arrival of Milwaukee Ro...
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Chicago & Northwestern Locomotive

Date: 1938
Description: A Chicago & Northwestern train crossing a railroad bridge.
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Armory Company G, 2nd Infantry

Date: 1906
Description: Armory Company G, 2nd Infantry.
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Cox Corner

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Description: View from street of a group of people, including a number of horse-drawn vehicles, standing outside of the main entrance to the Cox Brothers company on Cox...
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Dam at Dells Pond

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Description: Front view of dam and waterfall at Dells Pond. There is a building on the left of the dam. People are fishing from a boat on the pond.
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Mill Pond

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Description: Caption reads: "Mill Pond, Augusta, Wis." View across water towards a large building on the far shoreline. Tree-lined shore on the left.
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Butterfield Bridge

Date: 1925
Description: Construction workers stand in front of the Butterfield covered bridge.
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Club House

Date: 1906
Description: Exterior view from street of former home of historian and writer H. E. Cole, located at 908 Ash Street.
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Ringling Brothers Circus Winter Quarters

Date: 1930
Description: Barn used by the Ringling Brothers to store circus equipment during the winter.
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Ringling Brothers Circus Winter Quarters

Date: 1930
Description: The Ringling Brothers circus stored equipment in these buildings during the winter. Two cars are parked outside an auto repair and moving store.
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Sauk County Courthouse

Date: 1918
Description: A statue of a soldier in front of the Sauk County courthouse.
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Trimpey House

Date: 1930
Description: The Trimpey's home, the residence of Edwin B. and Alice Kent Trimpey. View of the front entrance door and front porch facing the street.
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View of Baraboo

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of town. Caption reads: "Baraboo, Wis."
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High School

Date: 1900
Description: Group portrait of school children lined up in front of Belleville high school. Caption reads: "Bellevilee, Wis. School".

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