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Children of Cyrus Hall McCormick, Jr.(?)

Date: 1902
Description: Three children sitting on the ground in front of a "keep off the grass" sign. The children are holding lion(?) cubs. The children may be Cyrus III (1890-19...
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Radisson-Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker

Date: 1931
Description: View of the Radisson-Groseilliers house historic site marker in the vicinity of Ashland. The marker was unveiled at the mouth of Fish Creek on October 25, ...
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State Fish Hatchery

Date: 1930
Description: View of the State Fish Hatchery. Caption reads: "State Fish Hatchery, near Ashland, Wis."
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Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Depot

Date: 1905
Description: Sault Ste. Marie railroad depot in Weyerhaeuser. Caption reads: "Sau(?) Depot Weyerhauser Wisc."
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Mauston Service Station

Date: 1957
Description: Skelly service station, restaurant, and motel located along STH 12 in Mauston, Wisconsin.
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St. Leon Motel on Main Street

Date: 1905
Description: View looking down Main Street. The St. Leon Hotel is on the right. Caption reads: "Main Street, Prescott, Wis."
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White Front Grocery

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Description: Front exterior view of the White Front Grocery at 610-612 Mound Street, in the Greenbush neighborhood.
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Church, Dresen Brothers Offices

Date: 1908
Description: Side view of church converted to offices of Dresen Brothers Contractors and Manufacturers. Sign on the bulding reads: "Dresen Brothers Twin City Contractor...
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Milwaukee Public Library and Museum

Date: 1910
Description: Front facade of library building from across the street behind a median strip, which has a statue and a sign that reads "Keep Off the Grass". Caption reads...
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Eagle Regiment Car

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Description: Dr. James A Jackson, Sr., who was a hospital steward for the 8th Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War, riding in an open car during a GAR parade in Madi...
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St. Charles Hotel

Date: 1908
Description: City Hall Square. A statue on a grassy pedestal is in the center of the road in front of the hotel. A grey building is to the left of the hotel on the stre...
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West State Street

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view looking east along West State Street between Eighth and Ninth Streets. Numerous buildings line the road, along which cable cars are travelin...
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Streetcar Terminal

Date: 1900
Description: Streetcars are lined up in front of the buildings on the right. On the left people are walking down the sidewalk. A poster hangs from the front of the trol...
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Crowd on Street Corner

Date: 1912
Description: A large crowd of women, children, and men standing on sidewalk and curb. They are probably waiting for the trolley. Many of the people are carrying package...
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Men Walking in Parade

Date: 1914
Description: Elevated view of a group of men marching down the center of the road with two cars decorated with flags following close behind. Both sidewalks are full of ...
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Nguyen Family Outdoors

Date: 1984
Description: The Nguyen family pose for a family snapshot outdoors. A real estate sign that says "For Sale" is visible in the background in a front yard. The parents, ...
Postcard

C. & N.W.R.R. Depot

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Description: View of a depot and freight cars. A group of passengers is standing in a row in front. Caption reads: "C. & N.W.R.R. Depot, Campbellsport, Wis."
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Razing of Manchester's Department Store

Date: 06 1985
Description: View from Wisconsin Avenue towards the razing of Manchester's Department Store at 14 E. Mifflin Street. The foundation is exposed. A man wearing a hardhat ...
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Razing of Manchester's Department Store

Date: 06 1985
Description: View from East Mifflin Street and the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue towards Manchester's Department Store. The razing of the building is about one fourt...
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Marker

Date: 09 16 1962
Description: Participants in the dedication ceremony of the Laura Ingalls Wilder historical marker in Pepin, Wilder's birthplace, included, from left to right, Miss Ele...

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