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Peshtigo Fire

Date:	11 25 1871
Description:	Engraved view of Peshtigo Fire showing people trying to escape the flames by boat and on horseback. A team of cattle also seek refuge and several birds tak...

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Bird's Eye View of Cyclone Wreckage

Date:	06 1899
Description:	Elevated view of New Richmond after the tornado hit on June 12, 1899. Many people are gathered around the railroad tracks and a few others are seen among t...

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