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Map or Atlas

Map of the Town of Beloit Containing 370 Acres

Date: 1973
Description: This map is a photocopy of the original plat of Beloit from 1838. The map shows labeled roads, lots, and rivers.
Map or Atlas

Map of the City of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin

Date: 1860
Description: Map showing a plat of the city, land ownership by name, wards by number, local streets, buildings, fair grounds, nurseries, and part of Rock River. The map...
Map or Atlas

City of Janesville, Wisconsin and Environs

Date: 1900
Description: This map includes an index of streets and schools, and shows parks and public lands, as well as industrial sites.
Map or Atlas

City of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin : Map of Streets and Highways and the Street Numbering System

Date: 1973
Description: This map includes an index of streets and schools and also shows parks, schools and public lands, and industrial sites. Portions of the map are in green an...
Map or Atlas

Village of Beloit, Rock Co., Wisconsin

Date: 1850
Description: This map shows a plat of the town, land owners by name, local streets, railroads, churches, and part of the Rock River. The map is also indexed by church d...
Postcard

One of Edgerton's Fine Residences

Date: 1911
Description: Black and white photographic postcard of a two-story brick house with a large front yard. Caption reads: "One of Edgerton's Fine Residences, Edgerton, Wis....
Postcard

Rock River

Date: 1909
Description: Colorized view from grassy shoreline of the Rock River, with a couple in a rowboat. Trees are reflected in the calm water. Caption reads: "Rock River, Edge...
Postcard

City Hall and Methodist Church

Date: 1906
Description: View of the city hall and church. Both buildings have bell towers. Caption reads: "City Hall and Methodist Church, Evansville, Wis."
Postcard

First Baptist Church

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Description: Hand-colored view from intersection towards the First Baptist Church, with a bell-tower above the corner entrance. Caption reads: "First Baptist Church, Ev...
Postcard

Tibbies Tavern

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Description: Color postcard view from intersection towards a roadside tavern. Text on reverse reads: "TIBBIES Where Chicken is King at Indian Ford, Wis. Three miles...
Postcard

Bird's-Eye View of Janesville

Date: 1908
Description: Elevated view of the skyline of central Janesville and surrounding landscape. Caption reads: "Bird's Eye [sic] View of Janesville, Wis."
Postcard

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Date: 1924
Description: Colorized view of a Catholic church with tall steeple and bell tower. A large, arched window is above the entrance. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Catholic Chu...
Postcard

Rock River Wagon Bridge and Dam, at Monteray

Date: 1907
Description: Color illustration of a bridge over a dam on the Rock River. Caption reads: "Rock River Wagon Bridge and Dam, at Monteray, Janesville, Wis."
Postcard

C. & N. W. Passenger Station

Date: 1910
Description: View across railroad tracks toward the station, with a few passengers on the platform. Caption reads: "C. & N. W. Passenger Station, Janesville, Wis."
Postcard

West Side Fire Station

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Description: Elevated view of a fire station with men on horse-drawn fire wagons in front. One wagon has a pump; the other has ladders. Caption reads: "West Side Fire S...
Postcard

Northwest from Court House

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Description: Elevated view of central Janesville from the the courthouse. There are signs advertising Parker Pens and Coca-Cola. Churches are on the horizon. Caption re...
Postcard

Rock County Insane Asylum

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Description: View up sidewalk toward the insane asylum. Turrets are on either side of the entrance, and wings with wards are on both sides. Caption reads: "Rock County ...
Postcard

Nichol's Store

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Description: View across street towards a general merchandise store. Apartments are on the second and third floor. Pennants are hanging in the front window. Caption rea...

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