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Street Scene

Date: 1922
Description: View down main street with storefronts on both sides, with large power lines along the sidewalks stretching into the distance, and a hill in the background...
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La Farge Public School

Date: 1909
Description: Exterior view of the public school. A large brick building with a bell tower on the roof, arched entrances, and a wooden fence along the side.
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Hotel Fortney

Date: 1907
Description: View of Hotel Fortney, with a horse-drawn stagecoach parked outside. Caption reads: "Hotel Fortney, Viroqua, Wis."
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Methodist Evangelical Church

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Description: Exterior of Methodist Evangelical church. Small outbuildings are near church on the right. There is a bell in the belfry, and stained glass windows.
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Hotel Ward

Date: 1909
Description: Exterior of Ward Hotel from road. Sign painted on roof of turret says, "Hotel Ward." A large group of men, two women, and a dog, are posing on the sidewalk...
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La Farge Street Scene

Date: 
Description: View down a main street with storefronts, showing large power lines stretching into the distance, and a hill in the background. There are cars parked in fr...
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Street Scene of Business District

Date: 1922
Description: Street scene of road going through a business district with cars parked along the curbs. Storefronts and power lines are along the road, and pedestrians ar...
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Street Scene of La Farge Business District

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Description: Street scene of road going through a business district with cars and horse-drawn vehicles parked along the curbs. Storefronts and power lines are along the...
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Stoddard Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: In 1933, Lester Proksch constructed this striking filling station in the small river town, at 201 North Main Street. Less's Service was opened in July of 1...
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Stoddard Service Station Detail (Coca-Cola)

Date: 2008
Description: Close-up of Coca-Cola sign, hanging above the front door of the now Tully Realty Office.
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Genoa City Service Station Detail (Rooftop)

Date: 2008
Description: Built in the early 1920s, the station, with its tower, low rooflines, and decorative half-timbering, complemented the designs of the other resort buildings...
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Temple Theatre Stage from front of house.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Temple Theatre Opera House and auditorium from back of house.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Temple Theatre from across the street.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Carved stone medallion on exterior of the Temple Theatre featuring the Blue Lodge Masons' symbol.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of floral patterned stencil work, restored plasterwork details and gilded wall panels in the the Temple Theatre.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of stage and original painted act curtain in the Temple Theatre.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Temple Theatre auditorium from back of stage.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of restored gilded Tiffany glass chandelier in the Temple Theatre.
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Temple Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Temple Theatre Lobby including murals painted by Ken DeWaard depicting scenes of Vernon county.

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