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Empire Mill

Date: 1922
Description: View of Watertown near the Empire Mill, later known as the Globe.
Postcard

Tivoli Island

Date: 1900
Description: View across water towards Tivoli Island. There is a smokestack and a building among trees in the distance. Caption reads: "Tivoli Island, Watertown, Wis."
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Empire Mill

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of the Empire Mill.
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Edward J. Brandt Dent Co. Building

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Description: View from road of facade of the company building of the Brand Automatic Cashier. A shed on the left has advertisements for: "Bull Durham for Pipe or Cigare...
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River Scene

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Description: View of the Rock River. Two men stand before a dam and, beyond them, a woman stands on a bridge. Downtown buildings are visible in the background.
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North Washington Street

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Description: View down North Washington Street. The road is lined with residences, most with porches and balconies. A traffic light hangs from a wire at the intersectio...
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Rock River Looking South from Cady Street

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Description: View of Rock River, looking south from Caly Street. The view features a bridge and downtown buildings. Caption reads: "Rock River Looking South from Cady S...
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North Washington Street

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Description: View down North Washington Street, a residential area. Two girls are running on the terrace toward a man sitting in a horse-drawn carriage.
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Lewis Factory and Globe Milling Company

Date: 04 29 1900
Description: View of the Globe Milling Company, built in 1848, and the Lewis Factory on the Rock River. In the distance is a dam, bridge, and barbershop.
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Ranch Style Home

Date: 1959
Description: View across yard towards the front of a white ranch style home. Several trees and shrubs are planted along the front of the home.
Postcard

William Hartig Brewing Company

Date: 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "1125 Cady Street, Watertown, Wis." The William Hartig Brewing Company with the Jacob Hoeffner home on the right. On the unpaved stree...

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