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W.J. Hyland Plumbing Truck

Date: 1920
Description: Ford truck of Madison plumber W.J. Hyland parked outdoors.
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Stanley Hotel in Chippewa Falls

Date: 1920
Description: View from street towards the Stanley Hotel on a corner, with large electricity poles on the sidewalk in front.
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Charcoal Kiln in Ruins

Date: 1920
Description: Charcoal kiln in ruins in a field beyond a fence, with electric power lines in the background.
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Baptist Church, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Date: 1920
Description: View down road and sidewalk towards a Baptist church. Caption reads: "Baptist Church, Sheboygan Falls, Wis."
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P&H 30-Ton Traveling Crane in Power Plant

Date: 1920
Description: Interior view of an early Pawling and Harnischfeger 30-ton type "N" dial controlled cab-operated traveling crane. The stenciling on the crane reads "Pawlin...
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Electric Light Plant

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior of the Eastman power plant. Two children pose on a metal cylinder outside the plant. The text on the photograph reads, "The Best electric light pl...
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Street Scene with Billboards

Date: 1920
Description: A man stands near the backs of billboards on the left along a street or alley. Power lines lead to the horizon, over what appear to be businesses or indust...
Postcard

Wissota Power House and Dam

Date: 1920
Description: Colorized postcard view of Wissota hydroelectric power house and dam as seen from Lake Wissota upstream side. Wissota dam is east of Chippewa Falls. Captio...
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Snow-Covered Field Fertilized with Manure

Date: 1920
Description: Snow-covered field after being fertilized with manure.
Postcard

Electric Power Plant

Date: 1920
Description: Text on front reads: "'On the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway.' Electric Power Plant, Kilbourn, Wis." Completed in 1909, the power plant is still in ...

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