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Man and Child Riding in Wagon

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Description: Man and child riding in a decorated horse and buggy with a flag.
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Parade through Town

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Description: View across unpaved street towards horses and buggies in a parade, with a crowd of people walking on the sidewalk in front of patriotically decorated store...
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Copeland Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Copeland Opera House from across the street with flag in foreground.
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Independence Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Independence City Hall and Opera House clock tower illuminated at dusk, including flagpole.
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Decorated Company Truck

Date: 1915
Description: Highly decorated, perhaps for a parade, a International Model E truck owned by Barcal & Barta is parked outside the company storefront. A sign on the side ...
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World's Columbian Exposition

Date: 1893
Description: A view of the World's Columbian Exposition mounted on a cardboard album page, looking east from the Transportation Building. On the right are the Mines Bui...
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The Elms

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Description: A group of adults and children sit on the porch of The Elms, a two-story house with an American flag flying from the porch roof. Tree stumps are in the fr...
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Monument Hotel Front Entrance

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Description: View of the Monument Hotel front entrance, featuring Greek columns, decorative foliage, and a fountain. An American flag flies from atop the building's cup...
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Swimmers at the Beach

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Description: A large group of men, women, and children stand in the water wearing bathing suits while others look on from a pavilion in the background. Several flags ca...
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Funchase Amusement Pier

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Description: Crowds walk along the boardwalk at Funchase amusement pier. A building with flags flying from its turrets features a sign that reads "Funchase Skating". T...
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Monticello Amusement Park Entrance

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Description: People stand at the gate to the ten-acre Monticello Amusement Park. The arched entrance is decorated with various shapes, windmills, towers, and flags. Fen...
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Playland, Westchester Co. Park System Amusements

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Description: Elevated view of the north section of the Colonnade of Amusements at Playland, part of the Westchester Co. Park System. The amusement park features a lar...
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South Barstow Street

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Description: Commercial buildings line South Barstow Street and automobiles are parked on either side. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalks past stores including "Kuppenhe...
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Wisconsin State Capital Looking West

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Description: Elevated view of the State Capitol looking west in Madison, Wisconsin. A corner of the Capitol Square and the Capitol Lawn are in the foreground. Automobi...
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Wisconsin State Capitol

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Description: A walkway surrounded by a lawn and trees leads to the state Capitol building. The building features a large dome with Wisconsin on top, columns, a detailed...
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North Hall, State Normal School

Date: 1927
Description: A view of the vine-covered facade and side of North Hall at the State Normal School. Stone work decorates the top of the building and a flag flies from the...
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Leslie H. Fishel, Jr. with Boy Scouts

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Description: Leslie H. Fishel, Jr. participating in a ceremony in front of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin with a large group of Boy Scouts and Boy Scout lead...
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Street Scene

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Description: View down a busy Bermuda street featuring shops and horse-drawn carriages. A large ship is docked at left.
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Street Scene

Date: 1905
Description: View down a street filled with pedestrians who walk by stores and small businesses.
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Street Scene

Date: 1905
Description: View down a street filled with pedestrians passing stores and small businesses.

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