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Construction on Bridge

Date: 1910
Description: Construction gang at work on the Wisconsin River Bridge.
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Burning of German Textbooks

Date: 06 13 1918
Description: "Here lies the remains of German in B.H.S." is written on the pavement next to a smoldering pile of German textbooks. A car is parked along the curb in the...
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Hillside Home School

Date: 1915
Description: Hillside Home School designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1901 and constructed over the next two years. The school was operated by the architect's family.
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Fourth Avenue

Date: 1925
Description: View across street towards a row of businesses on Fourth Avenue, including Warren Cafe, Wang's Rexall Drug Store, Wisconsin Power & Light, a restaurant, an...
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Baraboo International Harvester Dealership

Date: 1931
Description: Two employees standing on the sidewalk in front of the storefront of an International Harvester dealership owned by the Schwartz Bros. The dealership sold ...
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Philleo Nash on Elephant

Date: 1959
Description: Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Philleo Nash, a Democrat, riding on an elephant during the annual Circus Parade.
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Van Hise Rock

Date: 1920
Description: Van Hise Rock by Ableman's Narrows (Rock Springs), with dedication plaque. Rock Springs was called Ableman until 1947.
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Club House

Date: 1906
Description: Exterior view from street of former home of historian and writer H. E. Cole, located at 908 Ash Street.
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Al. Ringling Theater

Date: 1950
Description: View across street of the Al. Ringling Theater with a Studebaker pickup truck in the foreground. There is a hardware store on the right.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway Depot

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior of Chicago and Northwestern railway depot. Caption reads: "Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot, Baraboo, Wis."
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First Methodist Church

Date: 1918
Description: View of the First Methodist Church and surrounding buildings.
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First United Presbyterian Church

Date: 1918
Description: View of First United Presbyterian Church, located at 416 Ash on the corner of 3rd Street.
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Ringling Brothers Circus Winter Quarters

Date: 1930
Description: Barn used by the Ringling Brothers to store circus equipment during the winter.
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The Gem Theatre

Date: 1916
Description: Exterior view of entrance with displays of coming attractions and advertisements.
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German Methodist Church

Date: 1918
Description: Front view of the German Methodist church.
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Fourth Avenue

Date: 1918
Description: View of Fourth Street.
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High School

Date: 1918
Description: View of the high school.
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Baraboo High School

Date: 02 09 1906
Description: Baraboo High School during the fire.
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Man Mound Historical Marker

Date: 1920
Description: Historic site marker to commemorate Man Mound and to mark Man Mound Park. The inscription reads "Man Mound Park. Mound located and platted by W.H. Canfield...
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First Church Historic Site Marker

Date: 1925
Description: Historic site marker to commemorate the first church in Baraboo. The inscription reads "The first church in Baraboo was erected on this lot by the Methodi...

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