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Winnebago Street from Yahara River Bridge

Date: 01 09 1946
Description: Winnebago Street from the Yahara River Bridge, scene of accident, near railroad crossing. There is a Victorian house at left, 1628 Winnebago Street, with a...
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John Doris House

Date: 04 14 1948
Description: Exterior view from across an intersection of the John Doris house, 603-605 West Main Street at South Bedford Street. The home was once a hotel, now home to...
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Shennington Depot

Date: 1925
Description: View down railroad tracks and across road towards the depot. A sign posted at the crossing says: Look Out for the Cars." A man with a small child is standi...
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Lakeside Street at Noon

Date: 06 16 2015
Description: View down sidewalk towards a railroad crossing. Storefronts are along the sidewalk across the street, with cars parked along the curb in front.
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"Polar Bear Chair"

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Description: Freshly painted "Polar Bear Chair" sculpture installed in Sid Boyum's front lawn by a driveway and sidewalk and the steps to the front porch of the house. ...
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Railroad Crossing Safety Precautions at Monroe and Regent Streets

Date: 07 1955
Description: At the crossing at Monroe and Regent Streets, the flagman activates warning lights before the stopped Illinois-Central train proceeds across the crossing. ...
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Railroad Crossing Safety Precautions at Monroe and Regent Streets

Date: 07 1955
Description: Illinois Central flagman R.D. DeRoche walking along the railroad tracks at the Monroe and Regent Streets crossing ahead of the engine after he activated wa...
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Railroad Crossing Safety Precautions at Monroe and Regent Streets

Date: 07 1955
Description: Brakeman R.D. DeRoche pressing the button to deactivate the warning lights as the Illinois Central train passes the intersection with Monroe and Regent Str...
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Railroad Crossing Safety Precautions at Monroe and Regent Streets

Date: 07 1955
Description: After passing the intersection of Monroe and Regent Streets, the brakeman gets back on the train for the trip to Freeport on the Illinois Central Railroad.

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