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Aftermath of Peshtigo Fire

Date: 1871
Description: Aftermath of Peshtigo fire on October 8, 1871. Devastated landscape with deer carcass in foreground. The Peshtigo fire razed the small town of approximatel...
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River Scene

Date: 1871
Description: Scene at river showing fire destruction.
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Peshtigo Congregational Church

Date: 1871
Description: Wood engraving of the Congregationalist Church in Peshtigo. From the book "Sketch Of The Great Fires In Wisconsin".
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Peshtigo Schoolhouse

Date: 1871
Description: Photographic print of a wood engraving of a schoolhouse and children in Peshtigo. From the book "Sketch of the Great Fire In Peshtigo."
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State Normal School

Date: 1871
Description: A view of the campus at the State Normal School. Established in 1871, headed by George S. Albee. In the early years of the school, tuition was free to all ...
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St. Francis (Borgia) Church

Date: 1871
Description: View toward the church, which is a stone building with a clock in the bell tower/steeple. Arched windows are on the front and sides. A fence is running alo...

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