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Aloah Beach on Lake Winnebago

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Description: Aloah Beach on Lake Winnebago. There is a board sidewalk on the left. A sailboat is out on the lake on the right near the shoreline.
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John Street Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View from shoreline toward the bridge. Caption reads: "John Street Bridge, Appleton, Wis."
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The Lower Dam

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Description: View across the lower dam and bridges near the far shoreline along the Fox River. A tall building is in the background on the right. Caption reads: "The Lo...
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Lower Dam

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Description: View across the lower dam on the Fox River. Bridges are near the far shoreline, and a tall building is in the distance on the right. Caption reads: "Lower ...
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Canal Lock

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Description: Colorized postcard of a steamboat passing through the canal lock along the Fox River. Caption reads: "Canal Lock, Appleton, Wis."
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Government Lock

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Description: Postcard of the government lock along the Fox River in Kimberly. A house and fence are along the shoreline to the left. Caption reads: "Government Lock at ...
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Scene on Fox River

Date: 06 12 1908
Description: Colorized postcard looking down hill of the Fox River through the trees. A bridge is spanning the river, and piles of lumber are on the shoreline. Caption ...
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Brighton Beach

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Description: Scene at Brighton Beach. View of the lake and shoreline from what appears to be a wooden walkway across the water. A man is rowing a rowboat nearby. Boats...
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View on Fox River

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Description: View of the Fox River near Appleton from an elevated railroad track. The fourth lock is located to the extreme right crossing the river. Railroad cars and ...
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Lake Street Bridge

Date: 12 23 1905
Description: Elevated view of Lake Street bridge and nearby locks along the Fox River. Caption reads: "Lake Street Bridge, Appleton, Wis."
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John Street Bridge

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Description: Colorized postcard of an elevated view of the white brick John Street Bridge spanning the Fox River. A set of railroad tracks crosses over a section of the...
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Bridge at Cherry Street

Date: 06 26 1939
Description: Colorized postcard view from hill toward the bridge along the right crossing the river. The bridge was completed in 1924. Caption reads: "Soldiers' and Sai...
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Inter Lake Pulp Mill

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Description: View of the Inter Lake Pulp Mill. Smoke is billowing out of the mill's smokestack. A boat is crossing the canal between two lakes. Caption reads: "Inter La...
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View of Water Power from Wests Park

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Description: Elevated view of factories and railway line along the Fox River. Caption reads: "View of Water Power from Wests Park, Appleton, Wis."
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River Scene in the Vicinity of Lawrence University

Date: 08 03 1905
Description: Photographic postcard of a scene of the Fox River near Lawrence University. The Main Building at Lawrence University can be seen in the background on the r...
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Law Street Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of a bridge, with arches between the pylons, crossing the Fox River in central Kaukauna. Caption reads: "Law Street Bridge, Kaukauna, Wis."
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C. & N. W. R. R. Shops

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Description: Elevated view across the Fox River towards a group of buildings next to the railroad tracks along the far shoreline. Caption reads: "C. & N. W. R. R. Shops...

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