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German Shepherd Dog Jumps Across Stand Rock

Date: 06 1961
Description: A German shepherd jumps across Stand Rock as a man and child in traditional Indian apparel look on. The man is pointing to the dog.
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Air Show Winner

Date: 05 06 1934
Description: Pilot Orland G. Corben accepts the winner's trophy at the Kroger Air Show in Madison from Kroger Manager D.V. McPeek. Also in the photograph is Tommy Hain...
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Air Show Crowd at Truax

Date: 05 16 1959
Description: A crowd watching a formation flight by military aircraft at a Truax Field air show.
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Lone Rock and Helicopter

Date: 06 1955
Description: A helicopter hovers over the crowd at an air show marking the dedication of the Lone Rock Airport as a local government facility. Because of its location a...
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EAA Acrobatics

Date: 08 1983
Description: A performance by the Earl Cherry acrobatic team at the EAA Convention and Fly-in.
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EAA Bombing Demonstration

Date: 08 1983
Description: The crowd at the Experimental Aviation Association Fly-in enjoyed a demonstration of World War II bombing. Here two planes fly through the swirling black s...
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Diamond Kitty of the Shrine Circus

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Description: "Diamond Kitty," a performer with the Shrine Circus, poses with a large group of people in front of the sideshow tent housing the "World's Fattest People" ...
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Eagle Cave "Giant Stalagmites"

Date: 06 15 1946
Description: Interior view of Eagle Cave, Richland County, featuring "Giant Stalagmites." Wisconsin's largest onyx cave.
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The Sauk County Fair

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of crowds milling around attractions on a sunny day at the Sauk County Fair. Sideshows and concessions are on the left, and an oval dirt raci...
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Mineral Spring Pavilion with Visitors

Date: 1875
Description: "Mineral spring pavilion with visitors taking the waters." Seven adults, including a man in a top hat, five children and a woman are posing in a gazebo bui...
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Men on Bank of Devil's Lake

Date: 06 1877
Description: A huge crowd, mostly men, has gathered on the bank of Devil's Lake to witness the firing of a cannon. The occasion is the Grand Regatta held June 21-22, 18...
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Pioneer Village Sign Burning

Date: 09 14 1951
Description: Sign burning for the Dells Pioneer Village, with Jerry and Mary Claire.
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Sign for Lost Canyon

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Description: Sign for Lost Canyon, with people standing near a car in the foreground.
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Lost Canyon

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Description: Elevated view of a cart of tourists in Lost Canyon.
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Prehistoric Land

Date: 07 1957
Description: Couple standing with dinosaur in Prehistoric Land, owned by Charles Van Wie.
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Black Bart at Fort Dells

Date: 1961
Description: Black Bart at Fort Dells, holding up the Sheriff.
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Fort Dells

Date: 1959
Description: Elevated view of the entrance to Fort Dells with cars parked in parking lot.
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Pouring Milk at the Wonder Spot

Date: 06 30 1957
Description: Nancy Waterman unsuccessfully pours milk for Harriet Anderson (whose name has since changed to Penny Hilley) at the Wonder Spot.
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Story Book Land

Date: 05 1958
Description: The Attorney General (center), on a train at Story Book Land.
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Entrance to Enchanted Forest

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Description: Entrance to Enchanted Forest and Prehistoric Land.

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