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Cady Street

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Description: Horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians are in the street. Caption reads: "Cady Street. Watertown, Wisconsin.
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Dells of the Chippewa River by Moonlight

Date: 1910
Description: View of the dells on the Chippewa river. The night view shows a wooden walkway along the base of the cliff leading toward a railroad bridge across the rive...
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Table Rock from Daisy Fields at Garrett Bay

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Description: Colored postcard view near the extreme northern point of Door County. There is a man standing on the left in a field of flowers looking at the bay. Fishing...
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First Street

Date: 1920
Description: Colorized view of First Street along the Chippewa River. Homes are on the left along the tree-lined street. A bridge is crossing the river in the distance ...
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Pavillion in Lake Park

Date: 1910
Description: Hand-colored view of the Lake Park Pavillion at Lake Winnebago. Caption reads: "Pavillion[sic] in Lake Park, Fond du Lac, Wis."
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N. Main Street

Date: 1913
Description: Hand-colored scene of north Main Street lined with businesses. There are horse-drawn vehicles in the unpaved street. Caption reads: "N. Main Street, Ft. At...
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C. & N.W. Railway Depot

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored view of the train depot with a passenger train on the tracks and passengers on the platform. Caption reads: "C. & N.W. Railway Depot, Fort Atk...
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Main Street Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View of the Main Street Bridge with a large electric sign "Welcome to the Fort" on the left. Pedestrians are walking on the bridge. Caption reads: "Main St...
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East Main Street Bridge

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Description: Illustrated postcard of an iron bridge over the Fox River with pedestrians crossing. The street on the far side is lined with businesses. Caption reads: "E...
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Largest Single Bascule Lift in the World

Date: 1913
Description: View of the Main Street drawbridge, the largest single bascule lift at that time. Caption reads: "Largest Single Bascule Lift in the World, Green Bay, Wis....
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Court House Park

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Description: View across street towards a park. There are women sitting in a carriage at the curb. A fountain can be seen among the trees. Caption reads: "Court House P...
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Main Street

Date: 1948
Description: View of Main Street lined with commercial buildings. Automobiles are parked at the curb and street lamps are at the corners. Caption reads: "Main Street, J...
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The Little Red Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View from shoreline towards a footbridge across the Rock River. People are standing on the bridge. Caption reads: "The Little Red Bridge, Jefferson, Wis."
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Milwaukee Street

Date: 1910
Description: View of Milwaukee Street and the bridge crossing the Rock River. Horses and buggies are in the road. A building with a bell tower is in the background. Cap...
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The Old Government Lighthouse

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Description: Illustration of a view across water towards a lighthouse and adjoining dwelling. Small boats are moored in the harbor. Caption reads: "The Old Government L...
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The New Kenosha Theatre

Date: 1927
Description: Illustration of the New Kenosha Theatre. The marquee is advertising "Swim, Girl, Swim" with Bebe Daniels. An advertisement is painted on the left side of t...
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Main Street, Looking South

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Description: Color illustrated postcard of a street lined with shops and businesses in central Kenosha. Streetcar tracks are running down the middle of the street. Auto...
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Kenosha County Court House

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Description: Color illustration of the courthouse, with Neo-classical architecture including Corinthian columns along the facade. A traffic light is at the corner. Capt...
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Scenes on an Auto Trip Around Lake Geneva

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Description: Illustrated map of Lake Geneva surrounded by views of points of interest including; Yerkes Observatory, an excursion boat, a pier, a lakeside drive, sailin...
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Hotel Geneva

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Description: Hand-colored view from street towards the entrance of Hotel Geneva. There is a circular drive, and flowers and bushes planted at the front entrance. A larg...

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