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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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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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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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Main Street

Date: 1910
Description: Main Street view in the winter with snow on the ground.
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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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Wausau Club House

Date: 1905
Description: View across intersection toward the Wausau Club House which has a wrap-around porch, and steps on two sides. There is a little girl standing on the sidewal...
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Rural Wisconsin Landscape

Date: 11 05 1986
Description: Green Lake County Highway M meandering toward a red barn in the distance on a November day, an archtypal Wisconsin landscape.
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Wisconsin Central Railroad Station

Date: 1909
Description: The Wisconsin Central Railroad Station in Lake Beulah. Caption reads: "Railroad Station, Lake Beulah, Wis."
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Opera House

Date: 1910
Description: View across road towards the front and right side of the Opera House. Caption reads: "Greetings from Prairie Farm, Wis."
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Home Store, Prairie Farm, Wisconsin

Date: 1910
Description: Home store, Prairie Farm, Barron County, Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Home Store, Prairie Farm, Wis."
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Home Store, Prairie Farm

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of Home store, Prairie Farm. Includes additional buildings. Caption reads: "Home Store Prairie Farm Wis."
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Home Store, Prairie Farm, Wisconsin

Date: 1910
Description: Home Store, Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. Shows right side facing front of building. Caption reads: "Home Store, Pra. Farm, Wis."
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Bridge, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Date: 1950
Description: Elevated view of the bridge across the Mississippi River between Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and Marquette, Iowa. Caption reads: "Suspension Bridge Between...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Out for Air

Date: 1923
Description: Two police officers holding rifles escort two prisoners into a paddywagon. Lining the road is a long, perspective view of an outdoor prison. Red text impri...
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Carson Gulley Catering Services

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Description: Carson Gulley, in chef's hat, is leaning out of the driver's side of his catering truck. The promotional card indicates that the chef specialized in large ...

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