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Merrimac Ferry

Date: 1951
Description: View from road of the Merrimac ferry approaching shore with several automobiles and a large truck aboard. In the foreground is a sign that reads: "Keep Bac...
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Madison Home

Date: 1951
Description: Front corner detail, showing stone and ironwork of the residence at 424 North Pinckney Street, known as the Pierce house and the Garnhardt house.
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Marines Leaving

Date: 1951
Description: A platoon of Marines marching down a tree-lined city street. A group of children are walking alongside on the left.
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Kelly Kids at Gimbels

Date: 1951
Description: A group of children meeting Santa at Gimbels. Decorated Christmas trees are next to his chair.
Postcard

South Shore, Delavan Lake

Date: 1951
Description: View across water towards boathouses and piers along the shoreline at Delavan Lake. There are sailboats in the lake. Caption reads: "South Shore, Delavan L...
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Sr. High School

Date: 1951
Description: Black and white view from street towards the three-story brick high school. Caption reads: "Sr. High School, Ft. Atkinson, Wis."
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Jean Nicolet Memorial

Date: 1951
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Near this spot the first white contact in the Northwest was made by Jean Nicolet at Red Banks in 1634. This memorial by Sidney Bedo...
Postcard

Bayview Cottages, Lake Arbutus

Date: 1951
Description: Cottages among the pines at Lake Arbutus. Caption reads: "Bayview Cottages, Lake Arbutus, Hatfield, Wis."
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Farm Near Mt. Horeb

Date: 1951
Description: View from slope towards a farm, with barn, silos, and farmhouse. Caption reads: "Mt. Horeb (Vicinity) Wis. Highway 92, c. 1951-1955."
Postcard

New Bridge over Mississippi River

Date: 1951
Description: Aerial view of a highway bridge crossing the Mississippi River and French Island. Caption reads: "New Bridge over Mississippi River, La Crosse, Wis."
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Leveling & Grader Blade on Super C Tractor

Date: 1951
Description: Three-quarter view from front right of a man driving a Farmall Super C tractor in a field. Subject: "Leveling & Grader Blade on Super C." Where Taken: "Mi...
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Filming of "The African Queen"

Date: 1951
Description: The crew resting on the set of the 1951 film "The African Queen." Katharine Hepburn, holding an umbrella, is standing and talking to someone in the center ...
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Boat from "The African Queen"

Date: 1951
Description: Cast and crew of the 1951 film "The African Queen" on a boat, preparing to film a scene. They are floating on a body of water, with trees behind them. Acto...
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Filming a Scene for "The African Queen"

Date: 1951
Description: Crew, in foreground, filming a scene for the 1951 film "The African Queen." Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn are in a boat with a microphone over thei...
Postcard

From Capitol Entrance Looking Southeast, Lake Monona in Distance

Date: 1951
Description: View of Monona Avenue from the southeast entrance of the Capitol. Automobiles are parked along the curbs and both sides of the median. Caption reads: "From...
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Harbor Light

Date: 1951
Description: The Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse entered service in 1918, was automated in 1971 and sold in 2009. The lighthouse is located on the end of a 400 foot bre...
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14° Below

Date: 1951
Description: View along the snow-covered banks of a creek which is steaming in the extreme cold. There are trees growing in the hilly landscape, and the tops of shrubs ...
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First Fishing

Date: 1951
Description: First fishing near Vilas Park on Murphy's Creek (now known as Wingra Creek.) Many people are set up to fish on both sides of the tree-lined banks.
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Skiing on Mt. Valhalla

Date: 1951
Description: View across valley of Mt. Valhalla, a ski hill with two ski jumps.
Postcard

Rock Ledge

Date: 1951
Description: Text on reverse reads: "'Rock Ledge' Wisconsin's most picturesque gift shop located on the historical site at the Falls of the Sheboygan River, Sheboygan F...

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