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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated exterior view of Yerkes Observatory. Geneva Lake is in the background, left. Roads and sidewalks cross the sweeping, well tended lawns. The desi...
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Female Snake Charmer

Date: 1935
Description: A female snake charmer with the Cole Brothers Circus, watched by two children.
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Circus Performers

Date: 1935
Description: Circus performer Harriet Hodgini, sits on the gate of a truck helping Otto Griebling, a circus clown, apply his makeup.
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Centennial Celebration for Madeline Island Mission

Date: 1935
Description: Father Gumbly and Sisters, with three Native Americans in ceremonial dress, standing outdoors in front of altar.
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Racetrack Mishap

Date: 1935
Description: A 1930's coupe sponsored by the Enterprise Transfer Co. stalls out on the racetrack after being disabled by an apparent collision. A crowd of onlookers sta...
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Radisson and Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker

Date: 1935
Description: Close-up of the Radisson and Groseilliers house historic site marker, commemorating the first house built in Wisconsin by white men. The house was believed...
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Martin Tavern

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior view of the Martin Tavern.
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Old Beecher Tavern

Date: 1935
Description: Tavern in a state of deterioration, with rubble in front. The tavern is partly obscured by an oak tree, and a white house stands behind the tavern.
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Lafayette County Courthouse and Jail

Date: 1935
Description: View of the Lafayette County courthouse, with the jail in the background.
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De Pere Bridge with Cars

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of the bridge, with several cars driving on it. On the left and right are streets below the bridge. In the distance are smokestacks and water...
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Stone Chapel in Durwards Glen

Date: 1935
Description: Stone chapel in Durwards Glen. View from ground level, partly obscured by bushes.
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Eau Claire Public Library

Date: 1935
Description: Eau Claire Public Library about 1930-1935. The building in the left background is the Y.M.C.A.
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Anderson Dock

Date: 1935
Description: View down road towards boats docked at the fishing wharf at Ephraim in Door County. The bluff on the horizon is in Peninsula State Park.
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Big Foot Village Marker

Date: 1935
Description: Close-up view of the Big Foot village marker erected by the Geneva Lake Historical Society. The plaque reads: "A village of Potawatomi Indians occupied the...
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First Methodist Church

Date: 1935
Description: View of First Methodist Church, the third building.
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Harbor Scene

Date: 1935
Description: Harbor view along side of bridge, with people strolling around the bay, cars parked in a lot, and buildings with companies that export and import merchandi...
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Curtin House

Date: 1935
Description: View of the Jeremiah Curtin house located at 8685 West Grange Avenue. This stone and stucco residence was erected in 1835. It has been recognized as the b...
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Moffat Octagon Home

Date: 1935
Description: Winter view of the Moffat octagon home.
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Highway through Iron River

Date: 1935
Description: View of Iron River along the highway.
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Woodruff Fish Hatchery

Date: 1935
Description: Wisconsin Conservation Department fish hatchery near Woodruff.

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