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Winnebago Indian Monument

Date: 1920
Description: In recognition of the loyalty and patronage of the Winnebago Indians.
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First National Bank

Date: 1915
Description: View across street toward the bank on a street corner. Caption reads: "First National Bank, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis."
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Grand Rapids Milling Company

Date: 1910
Description: The buildings of the Grand Rapids Milling Company. Caption reads: "Grand Rapids Milling Co."
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Wisconsin Rapids — Airport Bar-B-Q

Date: 2008
Description: Located at 329 Front Street, this structure hosted its grand-opening celebration in 1931. The special was not discounted gasoline or oil but chicken and ba...
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Dixon Hotel

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Description: Exterior view across street towards the Dixon Hotel, featuring an overhang over the entrance supported by groups of Ionic columns. There is a balustrade on...
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Dixon Hotel

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Description: Exterior of Dixon Hotel featuring an overhang supported by groups of Ionic columns. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk around the hotel, and a child stand...
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Park

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Description: View of a park featuring a residential-type shelter. Lampposts and benches stand on the lawn.
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Consolidated Paper Company Offices

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Description: View of the Consolidated Paper Company Offices standing on the bank of the Wisconsin River. The Consolidated Paper Company formed in 1894.
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Business Section

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Description: View of the business section featuring jewelry, shoe, and drug stores and other storefronts. Women and men walk down the sidewalk near cars parked on the c...
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City Hall

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Description: Exterior view of the city hall, a brick building built in 1817. A man and young boy stand in the main doorway of the building. An automobile is near a smal...
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Elks Club and Telephone Company

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Description: Exterior of the Elks Club and the Wood County Telephone Company. Automobiles are parked in front of the two buildings.
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Grand Avenue

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Description: View down Grand Avenue. Automobiles park on either side of the avenue and drive down the street past traffic signs, stating, "Keep to the Right." On the ri...
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Vine Street

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Description: View down Vine Street. Automobiles are parked on either side of the street and Wood County National Bank stands to the right. A pedestrian crosses at the i...
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Old Lincoln High School

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Description: View of Old Lincoln High School. The building was built in 1903 and features an arched entrance and central cupola.
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Consolidated Paper Company

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Description: Elevated view across the Wisconsin River toward the Consolidated Water Power Company.
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Bridge over Wisconsin River

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Description: Elevated view from hill toward a bridge over the Wisconsin River.
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River Scene on Wisconsin River

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Description: Scene on the Wisconsin River with a bridge visible in the distance.
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Bee Hives on Bennett Marsh

Date: 1948
Description: Bee hives near the Bennett cranberry marshes.
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Asa C. Bennett and Sons Cranberry farm

Date: 1905
Description: Cranberry marshes and irrigation ditch. The family home, barn and outbuildings are in the background.
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Asa Bennett Family

Date: 1903
Description: Asa Curtis Bennett family holding cranberry rakes and other manual farm implements. The family is gathered around an owl standing on the ground in front of...

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