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Henry Mathews

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Description: Portrait of Henry Mathews, 1866-1941, an early African American resident, holding the tools of his trade in front of a painted backdrop. He was a stone mas...
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Planting Trout

Date: 04 26 1936
Description: Planting trout in Waupaca County. Left to right on bank: S.A. LaVoilette, Joe Samz, Lloyd Pinkawski, Edwin Kargewski, W.M. Geiger, G. Moder, Billy LaVoilet...
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Druggists at Work

Date: 10 17 1946
Description: A trio of druggists busy themselves in the dispensary of Richards Brothers' Pharmacy.
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Riverboat With Lumberjacks

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Description: Five lumberjacks, one of whom is playing the fiddle, pose by a docked riverboat with a rowboat nearby.
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Interior of Bar

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of bar with two bartenders and customers standing at the bar.
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition

Date: 08 1907
Description: The dismantling of the dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol began with the removal of the 32-foot flagpole. The eagle at the top of the pole was an 18...
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Frank B. Miller, Circus Man

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Description: Frank B. Miller of Wright City, Missouri, was a jockey and circus rider.
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Barn Raising in Cross Plains

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Description: Workers pose on the frame of a barn they are building.
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Beekeeper Holding Frame of Foundation

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Description: Unknown beekeeper holding up a frame full of bees. He is wearing overalls and a hat and is smoking a cigarette. There is another hive in the background.
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Dorothy (Hines) Mosher and Pat Hoskins

Date: 1944
Description: Dorothy Mosher and Pat Hoskins leaning against an airplane.
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Steam Drill

Date: 1910
Description: Steam drill at work in quarry at Montello Granite Co. A man is standing on the right operating the drill. There are ladders against the stone cliff in the ...

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