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Art and Music Room

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Description: The Art and Music Room was featured in the House on the Rock original brochure.
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Alex Jordan at House on the Rock

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Description: Alex Jordan, creator of House on the Rock, eating and drinking with a group of men sitting around a table.
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House on the Rock Board of Directors

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Description: Alex Jordan and the board of directors for posing for a group portrait at House on the Rock.
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Peter H. Burno Steam Engine

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Description: Peter Burno posing with the steam locomotive he built which is on display behind a fence at House on the Rock. The sign above the train reads: "Peter H. Bu...
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Peter H. Burno Train

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Description: A man posing with a locomotive on display behind a fence at House on the Rock. The sign on the train reads: "Peter H. Burno. Mighty in Strength & Endurance...
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House on the Rock Harp

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Description: A harp sitting in a display case at House on the Rock.
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Joe Mayer 01

Date: 1978
Description: Joe Mayer preparing to swat a fly that had landed on his arm.
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Joe Mayer

Date: 1978
Description: Joe Mayer swats a fly that had landed on his arm.
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Joe Mayer 03

Date: 1978
Description: Joe Mayer examining the fly he had just swatted.
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Joe Mayer 04

Date: 1978
Description: Joe Mayer laughing after swatting a fly in his hand.
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Famer Milking a Cow

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Description: Farmer sitting and milking a cow.
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China Imports Storefront at House on the Rock

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Description: View of the China Imports storefront at The House on the Rock.
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Honeymoon Suite — Happy Landing Motel and Antique Shop

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Description: Interior of bedroom suite. Text on reverse reads: "This bed, vintage 1860, was obtained from an old home near Springfield, Ill. The rich black walnut was c...
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Timme's Ranch — at the Bridge Hi-Way 12

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Description: Interior view of the dining room at Timme's Ranch. Caption reads: "Timme's Ranch — at the Bridge Hi-Way 12 — Lake Delton, Wis."
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Reedsburg Mill Independence

Date: 04 1954
Description: Several men are standing and sitting around a desk, where one man is signing a document. A calendar for the Norris Wholesale Corporation is on the wall beh...
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Young Disc Jockeys

Date: 1965
Description: Caption reads: "Young Disc Jockeys, Mary Speth and Peggy Schaefer, get briefing from announcer, Del Viney. Station strictly limits rock-'n-roll to one hour...
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WVLR Radio Set

Date: 1965
Description: Close-up of a WVLR radio set, an FM radio that is a special, single-station receiver manufactured and advertised as a "barn radio" whose reception is unaff...
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Fan Mail

Date: 1965
Description: Caption reads: "Fan Mail. Writes widow in rest home: 'I think WVLR has put new pep into everybody.'"
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Church Interior

Date: 1910
Description: Real Photo Postcard of the sanctuary of a church. The sanctuary has very ornate woodwork, a statue of Jesus and two stained glass windows. On either side ...
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Rock Springs Memorial Center

Date: 1950
Description: Text on front reads: "Rock Springs Memorial Community Center, Auditorium, Dining Room, Snack Bar." A collage of 4 images of the Community Center. One exter...

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