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Homecoming and Bridge Dedication Program

Date: 1922
Description: Homecoming and bridge dedication program, featuring an image of the approach to the Wisconsin River Bridge, and a listing of the celebration's planned even...
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Governor Nelson at Interstate Dedication

Date: 10 17 1961
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson with local civic leaders at the dedication of a portion of Interstate Highway I-90. Congressman Robert Kastenmeier is standing at t...
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Dedicating a Plaque on Michigan Avenue Bridge

Date: 1947
Description: Two men are looking at a newly unveiled plaque commemorating International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" celebration. Original caption reads: "Fowler ...
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Christmas Greeting Card

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Description: Christmas greeting card depicting the Benton-Franklin Inter-county bridge over the Columbia River connecting Kennewick and Pasco, Washington. A riverboat a...
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Christmas Greeting Card

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Description: A Christmas greeting card featuring a view of the city, including a bridge over the Clark Fork river, numerous industrial-style buildings, and telephone po...
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Coffin Cart

Date: 1946
Description: A coffin cart photographed by Sigurd Olson while traveling, probably in Germany, shortly after the end of the World War II.
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New Bridge Dedication Day

Date: 11 17 2004
Description: Opening day for the new bridge named "Cameron Avenue Bridge."
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Memorial Day

Date: 1968
Description: "Memorial Day."
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 1966
Description: "American Legion Post 270 celebrates Memorial Day."
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 1966
Description: American Legion Post 270 celebrates Memorial Day.
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Parade

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Description: Elevated view of a parade in downtown Theresa.
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Memorial Day

Date: 1968
Description: "American Legion Post 270 members assemble on the bridge on Memorial Day."
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Ribbon Cutting

Date: 10 25 1984
Description: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bong Bridge. Identified officials present include Congressman James Oberstar (Minnesota), Senator Robert Kasten (2nd from l...
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Memorial Day

Date: 1976
Description: On Memorial Day American Legion Member Oliver Krueger drops a wreath into the Rock River.
Postcard

Lagoon and Rustic Bridge, Catholic Cemetery

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored view of the lagoon and stone bridge in the Catholic Cemetery. Caption reads: "Lagoon and Rustic Bridge, Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse, Wis."
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Ice Skater Trying Out New Skates

Date: 12 30 1953
Description: Dave Halls is trying out new ice skates he received for Christmas at Tenney Park pond, which is used as a Madison outdoor rink in winter. With ankles wobbl...
Postcard

A Yuletide Greeting

Date: 1910
Description: A Christmas greeting postcard with an illustration of a winter scene of a woman standing in the snow near a bridge, framed by a wreath of holly and berries...
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Zerk Family Christmas Card

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Description: A holiday card featuring Lake Dunmovin on the Zerk estate. The mansion is in the background on the left. On the opposite shoreline on the right is an arche...

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