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Cochrane Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Located at 402 South Main Street, Henry E. Kochenderfer's service station, which opened in 1933, proudly dispensed Phillips 66 gasoline from three pumps o...
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South Milwaukee Public Library

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Description: Interior view of the South Milwaukee Public Library. Sign on librarian's desk reads: "Low speaking will be appreciated." Signs on bookshelves read: "Natura...
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Court House ?

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Description: A view from the sidewalk of the courthouse (possibly) in Mt. Vernon.
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The Old Place

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Description: View of the Quinney family's farmhouse including screened porch and yard.
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Thomas and Florence Quinney's Farmhouse

Date: 1920
Description: Thomas (Tom) and Florence Quinney standing in front of their farmhouse which has a climbing vine growing on it.
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Sitting Place at Saint Mary's Sanatorium

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Description: Interior of a sitting place at Saint Mary's Sanatorium, founded in 1880 by Bishop Salpointe. The room holds chairs and tables, and decorative art lines the...
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Putnam Catholic Academy

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Description: Slightly elevated view of a science room at Putnam Catholic Academy, looking out over the desks toward the back of the classroom. In the back is a large gl...
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Staiduhar Barn — South View

Date: 2004
Description: This is the Staiduhar barn from the south. Bill Staiduhar is a retired Harley Davidson employee.
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Jaster Barn — Second Barn

Date: 2004
Description: William and Edna Knueppel and Harry, Sr. and Leona Geschke farmed on this property before the Jasters took possession.
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Paul or Schoebel Barns — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Jesse and Janet Paul, who live across from this barn, at W155 West Bend Road, have been here for 33 years. Jesse has been wheelchair-bound for 11 years.
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Paul or Schoebel Barns — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: These barn buildings are owned by Ken Schoebel, who lives up the West Bend Road.
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Roecker or Ehler Barn

Date: 2004
Description: John and Tammy Roecker with their children Cayla 3, Courtlyn 4, and (not pictured) Cody & Cassie. They live across the road from this barn at W4161 Mountai...
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Roecker or Ehler Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: The Roeckers, who live across the road, have lived there for 1 1/2 years. These farm buildings are owned by Rob Ehlers of Mayville.
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Lichtenberg Barn

Date: 2004
Description: This barn, at 1915 Hwy 28, is owned by Roy and Sandy Lichtenberg. The last time cows were milked here was in 1988.
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Eilbes Smokehouse — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Allen Eilbes stands by this very old smokehouse. They used to smoke sausage in here.
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Bernhard Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: This neatly-kept barn at W903 Hwy DD (Section 11) is owned by Ron and Karen Bernhard. They purchased the farm in 1990 from the William Beck family.
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Enderle Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Jim and Doris Enderle and Jim's mother, Emma and her husband, Lawrence, farmed here at N9473 Mohawk Rd (Section 1). Milked last in 1993.
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Wiedmeyer Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Harold and Florence Wiedmeyer live at N7821 West Bend Rd (Section 25). Florence has played the accordion all her life. Even as a very young girl she playe...
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Hayes Barn Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Helen Hayes poses in front of the barn on her farm at N8207 West Bend Rd (Section 24). This is the former Ted Gundrum farm.
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Adelmeyer Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Brian and Lisa Adelmeyer and sons, Josh (9) and Joey (6), and Whitey the dog, live at W236 Allen Rd (Section 24). The silo is a Martin silo dating to 1950.

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