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Old Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 1950
Description: Fort Howard Hospital. Within a year after the United States troops landed on the west bank of the Fox River in August, 1816. Dr. Beaumont lived in this hou...
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State Street and Lake Street

Date: 1950
Description: Color view of the State Street and Lake Street intersection, with the Co-op book store, the Rennebohm Drug Store and the Wisconsin State Capitol at the end...
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Monroe Public Library

Date: 1950
Description: Exterior view of the Monroe Public Library. Caption reads: "Public Library, Monroe, Wis."
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The Gate House, Little Norway

Date: 06 20 1950
Description: Photographic postcard of the Gate House at Little Norway. Text below reads "The Gate House, Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin."
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Scene at Little Norway

Date: 07 20 1950
Description: Photographic postcard of a scene at Little Norway. A log building stands to the left and the chassis of a wagon to the right. Text below reads: "Scene at L...
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Scene at Little Norway

Date: 07 20 1950
Description: Photographic postcard of the main living area of a Norwegian dwelling at Little Norway showing a cradle, chairs, trunks, dresser and a built-in bed with cu...
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Wonderspot Cabins

Date: 07 10 1950
Description: Photographic postcard view of two cabins surrounded by a lawn and trees at the Wonderspot Resort. Caption reads: "Wonderspot Cabins, Bruce, Wis."
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Greetings from Ashland, Wisconsin

Date: 06 15 1950
Description: View of outhouses in a wooded area.
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"The Apostle Island" Booth Fisheries Boat

Date: 1950
Description: Photographic postcard view of a fishing boat in Lake Superior with tourists on board. There is an island on the horizon. Caption reads: "'The Apostle Isla...
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Main Street

Date: 1950
Description: Photographic postcard view down Main Street, with Lake Superior in the distance. There is a cafe on the left and bars on the right. Cars are parked along t...
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County Court House at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Date: 1950
Description: Color postcard of new County Court House, a two-story white granite building with elm trees in front.
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De Salvo's

Date: 1950
Description: Four interior views of De Salvo's restaurant and cocktail lounge. 4701 South Packard Avenue.
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A Complete Deer Season, Cornucopia, Wis.

Date: 1950
Description: Photographic postcard of a man holding a rifle, squatting on ground on the right, with his trophies: Carcasses of a deer, a bear and a wolf hanging from pi...
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Greetings From Crandon

Date: 1950
Description: Aerial view of town, showing all of Lake Metonga in the background. Caption reads: "Greetings from Crandon, Wisconsin."
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Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cornucopia, Wis.

Date: 1950
Description: Photographic postcard of a white painted, wood frame Immanuel Lutheran Church. Sign out front. Sent Sept. 15, 1965, to thank visitors from Eau Claire for c...
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Greetings From Cumberland, Wisconsin

Date: 1950
Description: Aerial view of the Island City surrounded by the waters of Beaver Dam Lake, and by a vacation and recreation area that includes some fifty lakes within a r...
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St. Mary's Church

Date: 1950
Description: View from street of St. Mary's Catholic Church, located three blocks north of the business district.
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St. Anthony Abbot Church

Date: 1950
Description: View from street of the brick church building. Printed on back: "St. Anthony Abbot Church, Cumberland, Wisconsin, Located South Edge of Town, Masses 7:30 A...
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Wells-DeKoven Hall

Date: 1950
Description: Black and white photographic postcard of Wells-DeKoven Hall. Caption reads: "Wells-DeKoven Hall, St. John's Military Academy, Delafield, Wis."
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Tower at Lapham Peak Park

Date: 1950
Description: Black and white photographic postcard of the observation tower. In the foreground is a historic plaque embedded in a rock. Caption reads: "Lapham Peak Park...

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