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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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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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Ashland Court House

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior view of the court house. Caption reads: "Court House, Ashland, Wis."
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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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Stone Street

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Description: Photographic postcard of Stone Street. A car is parked in front of an auto repair store. Electric power lines run down the street, and a water tower is in ...
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Butterfield Bridge

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

Date: 1900
Description: Old Canfield Hop House, exterior of building. Text reads: "Of the many fantastic hop - houses, this one alone remains a relic of the famous days of Sauk Co...
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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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Chicago and Northwestern Railway Depot

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior of Chicago and Northwestern railway depot. Caption reads: "Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot, Baraboo, Wis."
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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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Main Street

Date: 1910
Description: Main Street view in the winter with snow on the ground.
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View

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of Genoa along the Mississippi River. Scene of the last battle between the United States forces and the Native Americans under Chief Black Ha...
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Tank Cottage and Yard Junk

Date: 1906
Description: A view of the cottage with large trees around it, and a stone wall in the front yard. Some windows appear shattered. Wooden pallets are stacked in the fron...
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Residence of Daniel H. and Joshua Whitney

Date: 1895
Description: Daniel H. and Joshua Whitney's residence located at 402 Main Street at the intersection of Monroe Avenue. The house was torn down in 1897.
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Outdoor Portrait of Ho-Chunk Woman

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Description: Mary (Stacy) Yellowthunder, (Cowboy Woman) weaving a basket while seated on a blanket. A dwelling and trees can be seen in the background. She is the daugh...
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View of Town

Date: 1909
Description: Elevated view of town. Caption reads: "Bird's-Eye View, Glenwood, Wis."

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