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Construction on Bridge

Date: 1910
Description: Construction gang at work on the Wisconsin River Bridge.
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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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Baraboo Corner Drug Store

Date: 1915
Description: A man stands outside the doorway of The Corner Drug Store, corner of 3rd and Oak Streets. On the side of the building is a large advertisement for Owl & O...
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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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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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City Hall

Date: 1918
Description: View across and down a street towards the Baraboo City Hall.
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Far View School

Date: 1956
Description: View of the front of Far View School.
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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: 1894
Description: View of the German Methodist Church with George Bowers, a milkman, standing in the foreground.
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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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Ringling Brothers Circus Winter Quarters

Date: 1930
Description: The Ringling Brothers circus stored equipment in these buildings during the winter. Two cars are parked outside an auto repair and moving store.
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Ringling Hotel for Circus Help

Date: 1915
Description: The Ringling Hotel. Circus wagons, owned by Ringling Brothers circus, are parked in a lot adjacent to the Ringling hotel.
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Trimpey House

Date: 1930
Description: The Trimpey's home, the residence of Edwin B. and Alice Kent Trimpey. View of the front entrance door and front porch facing the street.
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Trimpey House

Date: 1930
Description: The Trimpey's house, the residence of Edwin B. and Alice Kent Trimpey. View of the back porch and side entrance faces a neighboring yard.
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Trimpey House

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior of the residence of Edwin B. and Alice Kent Trimpey, showing front entrance with columns, with a porch and plants above. A cat looks out of the wi...
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Trimpey House

Date: 1925
Description: Front view of Trimpey house in winter.
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Aerial View of Town with Hills

Date: 1900
Description: Aerial view of town, with houses in foreground, and hills on the horizon in the background. Caption reads: "Baraboo, Wis."

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