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The Shack

Date: 1910
Description: The annotation on the photograph says: "Another picture of the shack - blankets hanging out. Indian Al."

Another version of this photograph is annotated:...

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Wind Storm Damage in Peninsula Park

Date: 1941
Description: This photograph of downed trees and branches is annotated, possibly by C.L. Harrington:

"A fire hazard at this date Feb 28 '41. I have salvaged all or ab...

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Forest Rangers on the Porch of a Small House

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Description: Four men are lounging on the porch of a small house in the middle of a cleared forest plot. Two of the men are holding dogs. To the right of the house is t...
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Pattison State Park

Date: 01 31 1936
Description: View across snow towards a concession building on the left and a parked truck on the right. Caption on back reads: "Concession building is at the left. The...
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Pattison State Park

Date: 01 31 1936
Description: The description on the back reads: "The custodian building in Pattison Park which will not conform with the Combination building 200 feet away if the latte...
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Forest Restoration, The Beginning

Date: 1963
Description: A Wisconsin state official historical marker titled 'Forest Restoration, The Beginning.'

The text reads: "This place on Trout Lake was selected by E.M. G...

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Eagle Scout Forestry Camp 25th Anniversary Marker

Date: 1954
Description: Ten men are standing in a row in front of a sign marking the 25th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Forestry Camp. They are each holding an Eagle Scout trophy...
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Peshtigo Fire Cemetery Official Marker

Date: 03 29 1951
Description: Indoor group portrait of men posed with the Wisconsin Official Marker. From left to right on either side of the marker are: Clifford Lord, Secretary of Sit...
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Pattison State Park

Date: 01 31 1936
Description: View across snow towards concession building with an automobile parked in front near the porch. There is a Hamm's Beer sign hanging off the roof. Annotatio...
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Neal in the Pines

Date: 1912
Description: C.L. (Neal) Harrington standing among the pines (Trout Lake?).
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Two Men with Snowshoes

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Description: Two men are standing in the snow in the woods. Each man is holding one traditional wooden snowshoe. The man on the left has a pipe in his mouth and is poin...
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Group Portrait of the Association of State Foresters

Date: 10 28 1936
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the state foresters at a meeting of the National Association of State Foresters in Wisconsin, October 28-30th.
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Baker Tower

Date: 11 01 1929
Description: View of two men on the ladder of the tower. Annotation on the back reads: "Baker tower, semi-closed, used later."
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First Forestry Building at Trout Lake Headquarters

Date: 1911
Description: The first forestry building at Trout Lake Headquarters. It served the crew for eating and sleeping while they were clearing for the nursery site in progres...
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Planting Camp North End of Trout Lake

Date: 05 1911
Description: Trout Lake was the site of the first forest planting or nursery. This camp was at the north end of Trout Lake.
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View of the Combination Building

Date: 1929
Description: Exterior view of the building under construction, with two men working on the side of the log building on wooden scaffolds. This is probably on the site of...
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Lake Tomahawk Ranger Station

Date: 1914
Description: A view of the Lake Tomahawk ranger station taken about 1914 when the buildings were new. Shows the ranger's residence, water tower, the barn for horses wit...
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Ojibwa Roadside Park Picnic

Date: 1932
Description: An early view of the Ojibwa Roadside Park. There are several automobiles in the background, and people sit on benches under the trees.
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Ojibwa Roadside Park Picnic

Date: 1940
Description: A group of people having a picnic at the Ojibwa Roadside Park. There are several cars and trucks in the background, and a small building. The picnic tables...
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The Buffalo Head

Date: 04 09 1936
Description: The Buffalo Head, a 'native' stone sculpture by the Mississippi River at the junction of Flint Ledge and Indian trails in Wyalusing State Park.

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