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Graduating Class

Date: 1894
Description: Eight men and women of a graduating class sit outdoors holding their diplomas. They are seated on the steps of the photographer's home at 131 East Montello...
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Flume on High Water

Date: 1900
Description: Flume at high water on the Montello River.
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Munger's Mill

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of Munger's Mill, built in 1883, on the Wisconsin River at Kilbourn.
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Montello House

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior view of the front of the Montello House hotel.
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Men Posing on Main Street

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of group of men posing in front of the newly built W.H. Murphy building on the corner of Main Street and West Montello Street. Photograph was...
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New Building on Main Street

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior of the newly-constructed Tremont House hotel on Main Street.
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Group of Men on Main Street

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of group of men standing in front of construction site, near a newly completed building on Main Street, near the intersection of West Montell...
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Bridge on Main Street

Date: 1900
Description: Bridge at the end of Main Street (West Montello Street). Sign on Bridge States "$5.00 Fine For Driving Or Riding Over This Bridge Faster Than A Walk."
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Men on Scaffolding at Montello School House

Date: 1896
Description: Group of men posing in front of and on the scaffolding surrounding the Montello School House. The building was completed in 1896.
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Lowe House

Date: 1900
Description: View across road of 226 East Montello Street, Lowe house.
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Farmhouse with Windmill

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior of the McCloud House.
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Dr. Edward A. Bass near Boathouses

Date: 1900
Description: Dr. Edward A. Bass posing near boathouses and pond (Montello Lake).
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Everetta Bass and Llora

Date: 1895
Description: Everetta Bass standing next to a woman identified as Llora. They are standing in front of a house at 131 East Montello Street, with the Methodist Church, l...
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Everetta Bass with Two Girls

Date: 1892
Description: Everetta Bass (dressed in plaid), standing with two girls wearing capes and bonnets. The smallest of the girls is identified as Verta. There is a baby carr...
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Children on Parade Float

Date: 1900
Description: Group of children seated on horse-drawn parade float covered in American flags. They are preceeded by a cart with musicians, and are followed by two women ...
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Parade on Main Street

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of parade turning from Nebraska Street onto Main Street. Women with umbrellas line the sidewalk in the foreground of the image. The Montello ...
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Girl Opening Decorative Gate

Date: 1900
Description: Girl (probably Everetta Bass, the photographer's daughter), opening a decorative gate. She is posed inside a local church. The Bass family attended the Me...
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Mrs. Blore and Children in Church

Date: 1900
Description: A woman, identified as Mrs. Blore, is seated with two girls in a Montello church. The young girl at the cross could possibly be the photographer's daughter...
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Students Portray a Japanese Wedding

Date: 08 30 1893
Description: Local actors portray a Japanese wedding. The photographer's wife, Ada Bass, had a leading role in the production.
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Kern Family

Date: 1900
Description: Kern Family posing on a bench under a tree behind the Methodist church.

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