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County Court House

Date: 1920
Description: Eau Claire County Court House, built in 1873, with lawn and trees. Caption reads: "County Court House, Eau Claire, Wis." On the back it reads: "Wisconsin-I...
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Honey Bear Farm

Date: 1954
Description: Kodachrome postcard of the grounds and buildings of the Honey Bear Farm. A group of women walking along a pathway lined with flowers. Text on reverse reads...
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The "Spirit of the Northwest"

Date: 1930
Description: Caption reads: "The 'Spirit of the Northwest', Green Bay, Wis." Text on reverse reads: "The Spirit of the Northwest, Sidney Bedore, sculptor, depicts the e...
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U.S. Post Office

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Description: Corner view of the main post office in Green Bay. A man is standing at the entrance. Caption reads: "U.S. Post Office, Green Bay, Wis."
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Wade House

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Description: Color postcard view across road and fence towards of the front of the Wade House. Text on reverse reads: "Old Wade House, Greenbush, Wisconsin, 1850 St...
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Log Rolling

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Description: Two men are log rolling on the Namakagon River at the North Wisconsin Logging Camp and Museum. Rowboats are moored next to a dock.
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World's Largest White Spruce Tree

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Description: Color reproduction of a spruce tree with an automobile parked beneath it.

Text on reverse reads: "Located on the south shore of Lake Superior, near Herbs...

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Lovers Retreat

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Description: Color postcard elevated view of a boat on a lake. Trees in the foreground along the shoreline have fall colors. Caption at top reads: "Lovers Retreat." Cap...
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Pike Chain of Lakes

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Description: Aerial view of the Pike Chain of Lakes near Iron River, Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Pike Chain of Lakes." Text on back reads: "The ideal vacationland for fi...
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City of Kenosha Police Department

Date: 1964
Description: View across street towards the Police Department building. Automobiles are parked in front near parking meters.
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Simmons Beach Marina

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Description: View of a marina in a canal. One row of boats is moored along a road.
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Hotel Crandall at "The Dells"

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Description: Aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings near a bend in the Wisconsin River. A paddle-wheel steamer is heading toward the Dells. Caption reads: "Hote...
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Early in the Morning at C.R. Guth's Store and Creamery

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view of a gathering of people with horses and wagons delivering goods to a general store. Caption reads: "Early in the Morning at C.R. Guth's Stor...
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Front View of Grotto

Date: 1929
Description: Hand-tinted postcard showing the Dickeyville grotto. Postcard caption reads: The Grotto of Christ, the King, and of Mary, his Mother, was conceived, design...
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Ceylon Court, Maytag Home

Date: 1937
Description: Colorized postcard view from pier towards a private lakeside home on a hill, with a large garden leading down to the lake. Caption reads: "Ceylon Court, Ma...
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Lake Kegonsa — Across Dewey Bay from West Shore

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Description: View down hill towards the west shore of Lake Kegonsa. A small white house is next to the lake. Caption on front reads: "Lake Kegonsa — Across Dewey Bay fr...
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Lake Kegonsa — Along the South Shore

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Description: View from shoreline of Lake Kegonsa. There is a small rowboat tied to a dock on the right. Caption on front reads: "Lake Kegonsa — Along the South Shore, 1...
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Wind Point Lighthouse

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Description: "Colortone" postcard view of the Wind Point Lighthouse, along with two other buildings. A fence surrounds the buildings, and in the distance a steamship is...
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Hotel Loraine

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Description: Color illustration of the hotel on the corner of West Washington Avenue and Fairchild Street. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the background. Caption Rea...
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Aerial Vew, Looking S.E., showing State Capitol, Lake Monona in Distance

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Description: Aerial view of Capitol Square from over Wisconsin Avenue. MATC Downtown in the foreground. Caption reads: "Aerial Vew, Looking S.E., showing State Capitol,...

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