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| Date: | 06 01 1936 |
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| Description: | Bridge and truck trail constructed by Works Progress Administration (WPA) workmen to facilitate forest fire prevention and control. |
| Date: | 1940 |
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| Description: | Two rustic stairways leading down to the Bad River at Copper Falls State Park. At the bottom of the stairs is a sign telling the geological story of Copper... |
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| Description: | A small group sits under an ivy-covered arbor which covers what appears to be a fresh water well. The arbor is set in the woods and bears a horse-shoe shap... |
| Date: | 1924 |
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| Description: | The Humbird Roller Mill surrounded by rural landscape. A man leads on a porch beam as he poses for the picture. |
| Date: | 1929 |
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| Description: | Elevated view from Signal Point of the Mississippi River, railroad and surrounding forest and wetlands. |
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| Description: | Photographic postcard view of a county road crossing over a lake. Two automobiles are on the road. On the right is a boat at the shoreline behind a "Parkin... |
| Date: | 12 15 1969 |
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| Description: | This photograph was likely taken by the International Harvester Overseas Division for promotional purposes, and shows a "Suiza Dairy" International Harvest... |
| Date: | 1950 |
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| Description: | Wisconsin Historical Marker near Trout Lake. The marker recognizes the first ever forest patrol flight. The marker text reads: "FIRST FOREST PATROL FLI... |
| Date: | 1954 |
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| Description: | Ten men are standing in a row in front of a sign marking the 25th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Forestry Camp. They are each holding an Eagle Scout trophy... |
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| Description: | View across water towards a lakefront resort and boat landing. There are people in a few boats in the lake, and other boats tied up at piers. There is tave... |
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