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Steamer Quincy at Levee

Date: 1910
Description: The sidewheel packet, Quincy, tied up at the levee. Bridge in background. Later named J.S. Caption reads: "Steamer Quincy at Levee, La...
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Steamship "Christopher Columbus" (Whaleback)

Date: 1912
Description: The passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," entering harbor. Caption reads: "Steamship 'Christopher Columbus' (Whaleback), Entering Harbor at ...
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International Harvester Postcard — Algiers

Date: 1910
Description: Postcard of a harvesting scene in Algiers. Includes a color illustration of a horse-drawn grain binder. Caption reads: "Algiers — In this far off country o...
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International Harvester Postcard — Siberia

Date: 1910
Description: Postcard of horses pulling a grain binder. Man seated on machine. Caption reads "Siberia — A Harvest Scene near Tobolsk, where American Harvesting Machines...
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International Harvester Postcard — Russia

Date: 1910
Description: Postcard with a color illustrations of an International Harvester self-rake reaper pulled by two camels in Russia. Caption: "Russia — Camels are used as dr...
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International Harvester Postcard — India

Date: 1910
Description: Postcard with a color illustration of men and women working in fields. Original caption: "India — Primitive methods are still in use. The Reaping Hook has ...
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International Harvester Postcard — Mexico

Date: 1910
Description: Postcard of farmers operating grain binders in Mexico. Includes a color illustration of two grain binders pulled by oxen or cattle. Original caption reads:...
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International Harvester Postcard — Romania

Date: 1910
Description: Postcard featuring a color illustration of men in suits and farm laborers in a field next to a grain binder drawn by four oxen. Original caption reads: "Ro...
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First Wisconsin Aviator

Date: 1910
Description: The Curtiss Pusher owned by Arthur Pratt Warner of Beloit, the first man to fly in Wisconsin and the first person to purchase an airplane. Slightly below ...
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Camp Randall Memorial Arch

Date: 1912
Description: Camp Randall Memorial Arch and Civil War cannons honor the Wisconsin Civil War soldiers on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The memorial was nam...
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Camp Randall Memorial Arch

Date: 1912
Description: Camp Randall Memorial Arch and Civil War cannons. The memorial was built to honor Wisconsin Civil War soldiers and is located on the University of Wisconsi...
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High School

Date: 1913
Description: High school.
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Polk County Court House

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of the Polk County Court House. Caption reads: "Polk County Court House, Balsam Lake, Wis."
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Two Unidentified Women

Date: 1911
Description: Two unidentified women, possibly at Taliesin, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green, Wisconsin.
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John Gund Brewing Company

Date: 1911
Description: Elevated view of the John Gund Brewing Company buildings, with the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "John Gund Brewing Co., La Crosse, W...
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The Philosopher Press

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of the log building. Caption reads: "The Philosopher Press, Wausau, Wis."
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Ruined Barn

Date: 1911
Description: A ruined barn and farm destroyed by a tornado that hit Oregon, Wisconsin.
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Walbridge House, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of the residence of Dr. F.E. Walbridge.
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Harry W. Bolens

Date: 1912
Description: Harry W. Bolens,(seated, center) during an unsucessful campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin during the summer of 1912. He was an inventor, obtaine...
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Date: 1916
Description: Illustration of a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, 1916 model.

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