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Prospecting for Lead

Date: 06 1949
Description: Gophering, or prospecting for lead using a windlass at Maplewood Farm.
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Wisconsin River Flood

Date: 04 18 1965
Description: Wisconsin River in flood, looking downstream.
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Wrecked and Abandoned Automobiles in Pasture

Date: 05 16 1962
Description: Wrecked and abandoned automobiles in a hidden rural hollow.
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Hills and Fog at Sunrise

Date: 07 04 1965
Description: Hills and fog at sunrise, looking out from the north side of the Wisconsin River.
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Field with Wagon Tracks and Fence

Date: 09 10 1961
Description: Several fields containing wagon tracks along the side of a fence, in the vicinity of Highway P.
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Lover's Lane

Date: 1918
Description: A tree-lined road the locals know as Lover's Lane.
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Covered Railroad Bridge

Date: 1933
Description: Elevated view of a covered railroad bridge over a calm body of water, with bluffs in the background.
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Cow Pasture

Date: 05 30 1966
Description: View from hill of cows grazing below in a pasture, as seen through a cluster of trees in bud.
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Wrecked Automobile Remnants

Date: 08 19 1961
Description: Several wrecked automobiles lay on the edge of a wooded area. Shrubs grow around, and in, the automobile remains.
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Little Grant School District #7 New School Building

Date: 1913
Description: One-room clapboard school building with bell tower. Field and trees are in the background.
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Livestock Judging at Union High School Agricultural Fair

Date: 10 05 1912
Description: Elevated view of crowd around horses during livestock judging. In the background are fields, a road, power lines, and in the far distance along the horizon...
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Two Fences

Date: 05 16 1962
Description: Two metal fences with wooden posts in a pasture on a hill.
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Cornfield with Old Sign

Date: 08 20 1961
Description: A weathered sign is posted on a fence near the edge of a cornfield. There is a patch of milkweed in front of the fence.
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Haying Operations

Date: 07 1945
Description: View from front of two men wearing hats standing atop a wagon piled with hay that is being pulled across a partially cut hay field by two horses.
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Wisconsin River Flood

Date: 04 18 1965
Description: A flooded woods near the Wisconsin River. A small bridge and a submerged road are in the background.
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Rolling Croplands

Date: 07 03 1965
Description: Landscape view of rolling croplands planted with corn. A dirt road is at the bottom of the hill, with trees beyond.
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Methodist Evangelical Church

Date: 1921
Description: Exterior of the Methodist Evangelical church surrounded by trees. The building features a steps and a small landing at the entrance, arched windows, wood s...
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Ludden's Poultry and Eggs

Date: 1921
Description: Exterior view of Ludden's Poultry and Eggs from the dirt road. The shop features a porch, gable roof, and fenced yard. There are wooden crates and barrels ...
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Pretty Drive Near Blue River

Date: 1913
Description: View down middle of tree-lined road of a carriage approaching from a distance.
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Bird's-Eye View of Blue River

Date: 1913
Description: Bird's-eye view of the village. Cropland and barns cover much of the landscape.

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