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Washington Street

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Description: View down center of tree-lined street. Caption reads: "Washington Street, near C. & N. W. Depot, Oshkosh, Wis."
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Washington Street

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Description: View down Washington Street. There is a tall, narrow tower in the right foreground near the curb. Caption reads: "Washington Street, Oshkosh, Wis."
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Date: 1977
Description: A view of the south-west corner of Swart Hall, at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. This building was built in 1928, and was originally known as Rose C....
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Date: 1977
Description: Harrington Hall, at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. This building houses the geology department, and contains numerous laboratory rooms.
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Dempsy Hall

Date: 1977
Description: Southwest corner of Dempsy Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Dempsy Hall is the oldest building currently on campus, and houses the offices of ...
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Timothy Crane House

Date: 1900
Description: View from sidewalk of the Timothy Crane house. Caption reads: "Timothy Crane House, Oshkosh".
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State College

Date: 1916
Description: A building on the campus of Wisconsin State College (State Normal School). Caption reads: "State Normal School, Oshkosh, Wis."
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Oshkosh State Normal School

Date: 1915
Description: The gymnasium of Oshkosh State Normal School. This gynasium was regarded as the best equipped in the nation, and was constructed during the school presiden...
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State Normal School

Date: 1900
Description: View across street towards the school building. Caption reads: "State Normal School—Oshkosh, Wis."
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Sawyer House

Date: 1920
Description: View from street towards the home of Senator Philetus Sawyer. Sawyer was mayor of Oshkosh from 1863 to 1864, and served on the House of Representatives fro...
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Sawyer House

Date: 1914
Description: Advertisement reads: "Castle-Pierce Printing Company" and "Sept. 1915". At bottom it reads: "Oshkosh, Wisconsin". Text on right reads: "Beautiful Homes in ...
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Sawyer House

Date: 1868
Description: The Philteus Sawyer residence located on the northwest corner of Algoma and West Algoma Streets. Sawyer was mayor of Oshkosh from 1863-1864, and became a U...
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St. Mary's Hospital

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of St. Mary's Hospital. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Oshkosh, Wis."
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St. Mary's Church

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view from street towards the front and right side of St. Mary's Church.
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Rideout House

Date: 1900
Description: View from street towards the residence of W.K. Rideout. A horse-drawn carriage is in the driveway. Caption reads: "W. K. Rideout House, Oshkosh".
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Oshkosh Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: View across street towards the Oshkosh Public Library, located on Washington Avenue. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899 and the library was finally co...
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Oshkosh Public Museum

Date: 1952
Description: The Oshkosh Public Museum. Occupies the former home of Edgar Sawyer, lumberman and businessman. It was built in 1908 and became a museum in 1924. This muse...
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Oshkosh Public Museum

Date: 1920
Description: View of the Oshkosh Public Museum, formerly the Sawer Foundation and the residence of Edgar Sawyer. The home was built in 1908 and became a museum in 1924....
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Osborn House

Date: 1955
Description: View from street towards the residence of J.H. Osborn. Snow is on the ground. Osborn moved to Oshkosh permanently in 1844 from New York City. He farmed, tr...
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High School

Date: 1905
Description: Oshkosh High School. Caption reads: "High School, Oshkosh, Wis."

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