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Star Lake

Date: 1900
Description: Star Lake, Arbor Vitae Township, with the railroad tracks of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway on right and lake on the left.
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Belle Case La Follette Addressing Farmers

Date: 1915
Description: Belle Case La Follette, wife of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., addressing a group of farmers during a tour on the Chautauqua circuit during which she frequent...
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Lindbergh Before the Flight

Date: 05 20 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh receiving encouragement from an unidentified spectator as the "Spirit of St. Louis" is prepared for take off. Described by some as a fly...
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Air Race Winner

Date: 1947
Description: William Brennand of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Brennand piloted Steve Wittman's "Buster" to victory in the 1947 National Air Races. This photograph is from the co...
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Air Race Winner's Trophy

Date: 1947
Description: The winner of the Goodyear Trophy, Steve Wittman of Oshkosh (on the right) with pilot William Brennand (holding the trophy). With them are Paul Litchfield ...
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Cochrane and ATA Pilots

Date: 1941
Description: Jacqueline Cochrane (directly under the propeller) with a group of women pilots in the British Air Transport Auxiliary. One of the leading race and test pi...
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Rosie the Riveter

Date: 09 1943
Description: A real-life Rosie the Riveter instructs journalists on the Aviation Writers' Tour at the Goodyear Aircraft Factory. This plant manufactured Martin Marauder...
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Governor's Mansion — Reception Room

Date: 1930
Description: View of the reception room in the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street.
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Governor's Mansion — Kitchen

Date: 1930
Description: The kitchen in the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street.
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Streetcar Repair Shop

Date: 1910
Description: Interior view of the repair shop of the Madison Traction Company on Fair Oaks Avenue. An open streetcar is on the ramp, with a closed car from the Wingra P...
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Streetcar Track Construction on Capitol Square

Date: 1905
Description: Construction of new streetcar tracks on the Capitol Square. In the background, on the corner of Main and Carroll streets, is the Park Hotel. Behind the hot...
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La Follette Campaign Train

Date: 1900
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. with a group on his special campaign train. From left to right they are Alfred T. Rogers, La Follette's law partner; Mr. and Mrs...
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Hearthstone House

Date: 1974
Description: Front view of historic house in the summertime.
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Radisson and Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker

Date: 1935
Description: Close-up of the Radisson and Groseilliers house historic site marker, commemorating the first house built in Wisconsin by white men. The house was believed...
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Aerial View of Downtown

Date: 1965
Description: Aerial view of downtown Big Falls and the Little Wolf River. The Little Wolf River is at lower right.
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Little Wolf River

Date: 06 20 1965
Description: Aerial view of the Little Wolf River.
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Aerial View of Covered Bridge

Date: 1920
Description: Aerial view of the last covered bridge, which is no longer standing.
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Wisconsin State Fish Hatchery

Date: 1925
Description: Wisconsin State Fish Hatchery near Lake Nagawicka.
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De Pere Bridge with Cars

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of the bridge, with several cars driving on it. On the left and right are streets below the bridge. In the distance are smokestacks and water...
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Replica of Eleazer William's Cabin

Date: 1953
Description: Replica of Eleazer William's log cabin, built on the same site in Lost Dauphin State Park.

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