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Man Standing by Generators in Power House

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of a man standing near the generators inside the power house at the Prairie du Sac dam. The base of the generators is marked with the name of...
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Generators in Power House

Date: 1915
Description: A man is standing on a staircase overlooking an operating generator in the power house at the Prairie du Sac dam.
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Quarry on Basswood Island

Date: 1915
Description: Bill Baker standing on top of a wall of the quarry on Basswood Island.
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Man Operating Mogul 15-30 Tractor

Date: 1915
Description: A man is operating a Mogul 15-30 tractor with a belt attached to its power take-off. A cart is parked behind the tractor, and is carrying a barrel labeled:...
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Barn and Wooden Silo

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of square wooden silo next to a barn at "Mr Fox's Farm".
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Men Pouring Cement for Silo Construction

Date: 1915
Description: Four men working at a site for the construction of a silo. They are pouring cement for its foundation.
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Farm Equipment in Snow

Date: 1915
Description: A cultivator sitting in the snow near a fence, illustrating the hazards of improper equipment housing. A herd of cows is in the background near a barn and ...
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Men at Construction Site for New Silo

Date: 1915
Description: Two workers talking while standing at the site for a new silo. The pit and foundation for the silo is in the background. A third man is standing near a der...
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Mower in Snow

Date: 1915
Description: A sickle bar mower is sitting in snow beside a wire fence, illustrating the hazards of improper equipment housing. A barn and other farm buildings are in t...
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Pit Silo Derrick

Date: 1915
Description: Pit silo derrick with self dumping skip attached.
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Farm Equipment in Snow

Date: 1915
Description: A plow is sitting in the snow in front of farm buildings and a woodpile. The photograph was likely taken to illustrate the hazards of improper equipment st...
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Farm Implements in Snow

Date: 1915
Description: Several farm implements, including a grain binder and mower, sitting in a barnyard covered with snow. A shed, farmhouse, and woodpile are in the background...
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Men at Pit Silo Construction Site

Date: 1915
Description: Men loading dirt into a wagon while digging for a new pit silo using a derrick. Two women are standing in the background.
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Old Mill at Chippewa Falls

Date: 1915
Description: View across river of an "old mill." There is a waterwheel attached to the left side of the mill. A small waterfall and a number of trees and foliage surrou...

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