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Fisherman on a River

Date: 1942
Description: Man fishing for trout at edge of river.
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Lumberjacks with logs

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Description: Thirty-nine lumberers posed in front of a large stack of cut logs.
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Vending Machines

Date: 1955
Description: Vending and dispensing machines display. Banner above also reads: (Increased dairy sales and better health for your community."
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Girls Dressed Up for Town

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Description: A group of girls gathers on a wooden walkway in the central business district.
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Entertainment System

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Description: RCA radio-phonograph-television set.
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The Detroit Edison Under Construction

Date: 1954
Description: Self-unloader, the Detroit Edison, Hull 418, is under construction and surrounded by scaffolding at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation.
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Philleo Nash

Date: 1958
Description: Life on the campaign trail with Philleo Nash, in front of the Philleo Nash Rambler, greeting young supporters. Nash was running as the Democratic candidate...
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"Hearthstone" Chandelier

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Description: Original brass chandelier with art glass shades hangs in "Hearthstone," the home built by paper mill owner, Henry J. Rogers. The residence was the first d...
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Steam Radiator at "Hearthstone"

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Description: Original steam radiator, one of many installed throughout "Hearthstone," the home built by paper mill owner, Henry J. Rogers. The residence was the first ...
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"Hearthstone" Lightswitch

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Description: Original light switch on the wall at "Hearthstone," the home built by paper mill owner, Henry J. Rogers. The residence was the first dwelling electrified ...
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"Hearthstone" Plaque

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Description: Plaque describing "Hearthstone," the home built by paper mill owner, Henry J. Rogers. The residence was the first dwelling electrified from a centrally loc...
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Dancing Pair

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Description: Leo T. Kehl and an unidentified dancing partner.
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Cattle Parade at the Fair

Date: 1900
Description: Annual cattle parade at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Life Membership Certificate

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Description: Life membership certificate of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin of Levi B. Vilas, signed by Lyman C. Draper, secretary of the Society. A note at t...

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