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| Date: | 1885 |
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| Description: | Bird's-eye map of Waupun on the Rock River. There is an inset at top center of "Althouse, Wheeler & Co., Windmills and Pumps." |
| Date: | 1923 |
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| Description: | Two police officers holding rifles escort two prisoners into a paddywagon. Lining the road is a long, perspective view of an outdoor prison. Red text impri... |
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| Description: | View down curved road toward the prison exterior. The view is taken from a road uphill from the structure, allowing for a view of two sides of the prison. ... |
| Date: | 1921 |
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| Description: | View across river toward the exterior of the prison, with the central tower and wings. A boat sits at the dock on the far shoreline, and a large smokestack... |
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| Description: | View across field and fences toward the refirnatory on top of a hill. A tree-covered hill rises above the complex in the background. Outbuildings are at th... |
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| Description: | A view of the marching parade with a band leading the way. Brick buildings line the avenue, with trees behind the property. Caption reads: "Parade Avenue -... |
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| Description: | Two views, one of a ferry and the other of a chain gang. The ferry operator poses with a man in his carriage on the ferry, with trees in the background. Th... |
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| Description: | An exterior view of the Waupun State Prison. Caption reads: "State Prison, Waupun, Wis." |
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| Description: | Exterior view of Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. A woman and child are standing near the arched stone wall. Beyond the prison gates is the tower of the... |
| Date: | 1983 |
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| Description: | Text on front reads: "Waupun Correctional Institution." On reverse: "Waupun Correctional Institution. Located two blocks from Main Street on Madison Street... |
| Date: | 08 06 1930 |
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| Description: | Text on front reads: "Female Prison, Wisconsin State Penitentiary, Waupun, Wis." A building that housed female prisoners surrounded by trees, fences and ga... |
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