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Octagon House

Date: 1945
Description: Exterior view of the entrance to the Richards' Octagon House.
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J. Hutchinson Residence

Date: 1932
Description: The home of J. Hutchinson, originally built by John B. Terry and consisting of just the first story. Terry came to the lead region in 1829 as a merchant an...
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Langholff House

Date: 1959
Description: Exterior view of the Langholff house.
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Odd Fellows Hall

Date: 1910
Description: The Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1838, was the first to be built west of the Allegheny Mountains. The cornerstones were laid by P.G. Sire Thomas Widley, foun...
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Odd Fellows Hall

Date: 1935
Description: The Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1838, was the first to be built west of the Allegheny Mountains. The cornerstones were laid by P.G. Sire Thomas Widley, foun...
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Polperro House Drawing

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Description: A drawing of the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after restoration...
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John W. Cole Residence

Date: 1925
Description: The John W. Cole residence on North Street, built in the 1860's.
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Blumenfeld House

Date: 1930
Description: Blumenfeld house, home of David Blumenfeld, 811 N. 4th Street.
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Bashford Farmhouse

Date: 1927
Description: Exterior of the Bashford farmhouse.
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Oak Hill Farm

Date: 1929
Description: Exterior of Oak Hill farm, home of H.H. Harris, one of the pioneers of the strawberry growing and shipping industry in Wisconsin.
Print

Walworth County Courthouse

Date: 1873
Description: Slightly elevated engraved view of the Walworth County Courthouse. In the foreground a man is riding a horse along the street. Pedestrians are on the groun...
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State Tuberculosis Sanatorium

Date: 1925
Description: View of the Oneida cottage for women at the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
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State Tuberculosis Sanatorium Refectory

Date: 1925
Description: View of the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium Refectory from the east.
Postcard

A Happy Christmas

Date: 1930
Description: Holiday postcard with Santa Claus with a walking stick, carrying a sack and holding a Christmas tree on his shoulder. He is in front of a snow-covered hous...
Drawing

Drawing of Cornish Home

Date: 1960
Description: A Cornish house on Shake Rag Street.
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Hough HW Payloader

Date: 1952
Description: The Hough HW Payloader was built by Frank G. Hough Company of Libertyville, Illinois. The construction equipment manufacturer was purchased by Internationa...
Postcard

State Normal School

Date: 1905
Description: Caption reads: "State Normal School, Superior, Wis." Shrubs in front have been shaped into the letters: "NORMAL".
Postcard

The Old Standby

Date: 1930
Description: Caption reads: "'The Old Standby' First Lighthouse Built at the Head of Lake Superior—Superior Entry — 1854 Keepers, Com. Saxton and Samuel Palmer."
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Kennedy Manor Apartments

Date: 1950
Description: The Wisconsin Avenue entrance to the Kennedy Manor apartments.
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Gothic Revival Residence

Date: 
Description: Exterior view of the Gothic Revival residence located at 150-152 Center Street.

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