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Men in Front of Saloon

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Description: Bartender and six patrons posing in front of a saloon. The saloon sign reads: "Celebrated Watertown Lager Beer."
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Men and Dog Outside the Donnaganna Restaurant

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Description: Two men and a dog sit in front of a restaurant, probably the Donnaganna Restaurant owned by R.D. Squire on Water Street. The man on the right is probably A...
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Sechler Home

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior view of the Sechler home, the residence of J.R. Sechler.
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First and Main Streets

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Description: Elevated view, possibly a stereograph, of the intersection of First and Main Streets, probably taken from the window of the Van Schaick studio.
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Badger State Banner Building

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Description: Elevated view of building of the Badger State Banner (a local newspaper) and Cooper & Son Printers. A man stands at the entrance of the building. On the si...
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Little Norway Church

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Description: The Little Norway Church and graveyard, just south of Black River Falls.
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North Lutheran Church

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Description: The North Lutheran Church, near Upper Squaw Creek.
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Bridge over Dam

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Description: People stand on the bridge over a dam, probably the Douglas Dam and Mill near Melrose.
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Men Resting on Porch

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Description: A group of men sit on the porch and steps of a brick building. In addition, two women sit on the windowsill.
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Man Posing on Main Street

Date: 1886
Description: Stereograph of a man on Main Street, created by Van Schaick or his colleague, Thomas T. McAdam.
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Crowd Gathered at Intersection

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Description: Elevated view of crowd gathered at the intersection of First and Main Streets. Probably taken from the window of the Van Schaick studio. A dual view, possi...
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General Store

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Description: The General Store Co. building and snow-covered streets of Black River Falls.
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J.A. Eckern's Jewelry Store

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Description: A man stands in the entryway of J.A. Eckern's jewelry store. A dual view, possibly a stereograph.
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Storefronts

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Description: Two men stand in front of store buildings, including George Warren & Company.
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Group Posed in front of Storefront

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Description: Three women and a man stand on a tree-lined, board sidewalk in front of a storefront and houses.
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Telephone Operators Posing on Steps

Date: 1911
Description: Four telephone operators pose on the steps of the Black River Falls Exchange Office Building. The second woman from the bottom is probably Mrs. W.E. (Hagen...
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Log Transportation

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Description: Two men stand on top of a load of logs that is pulled by a team of two horses.
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Log Jam

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Description: A possible stereograph of a man standing on a log jam at a sorting pier in a river.
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View of Town With Flood Damage

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Description: Elevated view of Black River Falls after the flood of 1911. Several men and youth are visible in the foreground, in addition to the new dam construction.
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Men Constructing Building Along Railroad

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Description: A possible stereograph of numerous men constructing an unidentified building next to railroad tracks.

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