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Ephraim, Wisconsin

Date: 1951
Description: View down road curving towards Ephraim. Trees are along a lawn on the right near water. Caption reads: "Ephraim, Wisconsin".
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Milwaukee River with Boats

Date: 1906
Description: Boats on the Milwaukee River. Caption reads: "Boats on Milwaukee River."
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Brownie's Wishing Well

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of a girl throwing a penny into the Brownie's Wishing Well in the Cave of the Mounds. Caption reads: "Brownie's Wishing Well."
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Greetings From Boulder Junction

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of a sailboat in the moonlight. Text below reads: "Greetings From Boulder Junction, Wisconsin."
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Scene On Lake

Date: 1933
Description: Colorized postcard of a lake. Rocks and trees are on the left. On the far shoreline is a cottage or lodge. Text in upper left corner reads: "Scene On Lake,...
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Aerial View of Harbor

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Description: Aerial view of Bayfield and its harbor.
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Fisherman's Shacks in Door County

Date: 1940
Description: Color enhanced postcard view of fisherman's shacks on the outlet of Logan's creek on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Door County Wisconsin

Date: 1920
Description: Envelope cover. Inside are eighteen color enhanced photographic scenes from Door County, Wisconsin, including a short description of Door County features t...
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Moonlight on Half-Moon Lake

Date: 1940
Description: Colorized linen postcard of moonlight on Half-Moon Lake. Caption reads: "Moonlight on Half-Moon Lake, Eau Claire, Wis."
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Log Rolling

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Description: Two men are log rolling on the Namakagon River at the North Wisconsin Logging Camp and Museum. Rowboats are moored next to a dock.
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Lovers Retreat

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Description: Color postcard elevated view of a boat on a lake. Trees in the foreground along the shoreline have fall colors. Caption at top reads: "Lovers Retreat." Cap...
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Pike Chain of Lakes

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Description: Aerial view of the Pike Chain of Lakes near Iron River, Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Pike Chain of Lakes." Text on back reads: "The ideal vacationland for fi...
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Hotel Crandall at "The Dells"

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Description: Aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings near a bend in the Wisconsin River. A paddle-wheel steamer is heading toward the Dells. Caption reads: "Hote...
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Ceylon Court, Maytag Home

Date: 1937
Description: Colorized postcard view from pier towards a private lakeside home on a hill, with a large garden leading down to the lake. Caption reads: "Ceylon Court, Ma...
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Lake Kegonsa — Across Dewey Bay from West Shore

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Description: View down hill towards the west shore of Lake Kegonsa. A small white house is next to the lake. Caption on front reads: "Lake Kegonsa — Across Dewey Bay fr...
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Lake Kegonsa — Along the South Shore

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Description: View from shoreline of Lake Kegonsa. There is a small rowboat tied to a dock on the right. Caption on front reads: "Lake Kegonsa — Along the South Shore, 1...
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Split Rock Lighthouse

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Description: Oversized "Colortone" postcard view across water towards the Split Rock Lighthouse from the waterline, looking up the bluffs, with other buildings along th...
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Aerial Vew, Looking S.E., showing State Capitol, Lake Monona in Distance

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Description: Aerial view of Capitol Square from over Wisconsin Avenue. MATC Downtown in the foreground. Caption reads: "Aerial Vew, Looking S.E., showing State Capitol,...
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Mississippi River Boat Passing through Locks

Date: 1938
Description: Front of picture envelope mailer. Inside are nine, double-sided postcards attached to the envelope.
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La Crosse, Wis. from Grandad Bluff, with Minnesota in Background

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Description: Elevated view of the city of La Crosse. The Mississippi River is in the background.

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