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Construction on Bridge

Date: 1910
Description: Construction gang at work on the Wisconsin River Bridge.
Postcard

Chief Whirling Thunder, Riverview Guide

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Description: Chief Whirling Thunder, standing at the front of an excursion boat named "Black Hawk," which appears to be near the Wisconsin Dells. Caption reads: "Chief ...
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Ceremonial Performers

Date: 1929
Description: Ceremonial performers in traditional Indian costume pose near a steamboat.
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Flagman at the Narrows

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Description: Rear view of flagman standing at the narrows in the Wisconsin River as a steamboat approaches.
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Portage Canal

Date: 1910
Description: The Portage Canal at the Wisconsin River, showing the upper lock. Caption reads: "Upper Lock and Wisconsin River Portage Wis. No. 10". A group of people ar...
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Log Jam on Wisconsin River

Date: 1900
Description: Two women and one man in street clothes and wearing hats posing among the logs of a large log jam on the Wisconsin River.
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River Drivers

Date: 1895
Description: Crew of river drivers moving logs off of rocks below a dam probably on the Wisconsin River.
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Sacking the Rapids

Date: 1890
Description: Log driving crew maneuvering logs through rapids below a dam, probably on the Wisconsin River.
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Marlin's Island

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Description: Individuals use rowboats near the shore of Marlin's Island on the Wisconsin River.
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Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial

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Description: View of a Native American dancer at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial. The event, which began in 1916, is held on the bank of the Wisconsin River.
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Girl on Visor Ledge

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Description: A girl stands on Visor Ledge, overlooking the Wisconsin River.
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"Winnebago" Steamboat

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Description: View of the "Winnebago," a paddle-wheel steamboat on the Wisconsin River. Passengers sit on the top deck and a man and two women look over the bow.
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Man on Romance Cliff and High Rock

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Description: Elevated view of a man standing on a rock formation at the base of Romance Cliff and High Rock while a woman sits on the ledge above, looking out over the ...
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Woman at Cold Water Canyon

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Description: View of a woman standing at Cold Water Canyon, a rock formation near the Wisconsin River.
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Boat in the Narrows

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Description: View of the Apollo of Kilbourn in the Narrows of the Wisconsin River. A group of people sit near the shore and watch the boat pass by.
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Merrimac Ferry

Date: 1961
Description: View from shoreline of a woman standing on a riverbank waving at the Merrimac ferry.
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Merrimac Ferry near Pier

Date: 1961
Description: The Merrimac Ferry is on the river with a pick-up truck aboard. A rowboat rests on a pier in the foreground. A man wearing a hat rests his foot on the rail...
Postcard

Colsac Ferry with Flag

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Description: The Merrimac ferry "Colsac" with an American flag.
Postcard

"Colsac II" Ferry

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Description: The Merrimac ferry "Colsac II" is seen on the Wisconsin River behind two signs. The signs read, "Road Closed" and "Ferry Opens April 15".
Postcard

Two Views of Ferries

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Description: Two images of ferries as printed on a postcard. The top image is the ferry "Colsac" on the Wisconsin River. The bottom image is simply described as an earl...

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