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Horse Sheds for Farmers

Date: 1911
Description: Elevated view of group of people and horses in front of horse sheds for farmers after the 1911 flood, looking north, downtown on Harrison Street. In the fa...
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Black River Falls Flooding

Date: 1911
Description: A panoramic view of Black River Falls flooded streets, possibly taken during the flood of 1911. Three men are standing on the sidewalk next to the "Tollack...
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Man Displaying Horse

Date: 1911
Description: Right side view of a horse on display. There is a man on the right holding the bridle. In the background is a large group of people sitting and standing ne...
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The Eagle House

Date: 1911
Description: Exterior of cabin in Chippewa County where Old Abe was kept after his capture as a wild eaglet. The cabin is referred to as the "Eagle House".
Postcard

Tall-tale Postcard: Just Plums

Date: 1911
Description: Two boys haul four giant plums using a small wagon pulled by two white goats. One boy is holding the reins. The boys are wearing jackets and caps. The back...
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Boys Ready for Day in the Field

Date: 1911
Description: Group of boys outdoors with gardener E.E. Harris. Original caption reads: "Boys of the Onalaska Agricultural School, with rakes and forks, saws and other i...
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Street Scene

Date: 1911
Description: View features a dirt street, dwellings, a horse-drawn vehicle, sidewalks, power lines, and many trees. In the background is a hill with what appears to be ...
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Workers in a Large Quarry

Date: 1911
Description: View of workers in a large quarry in Ableman. Several male workers are standing in the quarry among piles of rock with their work equipment.
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Depot and Yards

Date: 1911
Description: View down railroad tracks of a depot and yards in Ableman. The depot is in the background, among other industrial and commercial buildings.
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Business Block

Date: 1911
Description: View from street of a business block in Ableman. There is a storefront with umbrellas displayed in the show window, and what appears to be a hammock is han...
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Episcopal Church

Date: 1911
Description: A view of the facade of an Episcopal church, partially obscured by trees. A house stands to the building's right.
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Birge Fountain

Date: 1911
Description: View of the Neoclassical-style Birge Fountain. Mythical figures decorate the foot of the structure and a woman pouring water from a basket tops the fountai...
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Street Scene

Date: 1911
Description: View down dirt road. There is a millinery, dentist's office, drug store, Elsen House ice cream, and meat market. There are horse-drawn carriages on either ...
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Johnson Street

Date: 1911
Description: View down Johnson street, which is a muddy, dirt road. There are rows of houses and trees on either side. In the far distance is a Catholic church.
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Johnson Street

Date: 1911
Description: View down Johnson Street. There is a two-story house on the corner on the left. A row of power lines and trees line the street to a bridge in the middle di...
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Burns Street

Date: 1911
Description: View down tree-lined Burns Street, which is on a hill. Houses and sidewalks are on both sides of the street, and a small group of men are in the yard of a ...
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Taliesin I Southwest Elevation

Date: 1911
Description: Southeast elevation of Taliesin I, winter 1911-1912. Construction debris is scattered around the base of the building.
Postcard

Madison Football Champs

Date: 1911
Description: The Madison Central High School class championship team, about 1910-1912. Only Ben Bergor (Goldeberger), seated on the left, has been identified Caption re...
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Main Street

Date: 1911
Description: A view down Main Street in Camp Douglas.
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Construction Crew and Observers

Date: 1911
Description: Construction crew and observers standing on a scaffold. Trees, a wooden tripod with a block and tackle and the roof of a house are visible in the backgroun...

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