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International Harvester Motor Truck Dealership

Date: 07 14 1926
Description: View across street towards the International Harvester motor truck dealership and service station.
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Pinckney Street

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of horses and buggies traveling on North Pinckney Street. The water tower rises behind the commercial buildings on the east side of the stree...
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Water Tower

Date: 1905
Description: The 125 foot tall Madison water tower stands in the middle of East Washington Avenue. On the right is a large business block occupied by the Amerika Publis...
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Brodhead Street

Date: 1926
Description: A street in the business section of Brodhead. Cars are parked along the curb near storefronts. In the foreground in the middle of the intersection is a str...
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Depot

Date: 1924
Description: View down railroad tracks towards the train depot. There is a water tank on the left. Three carts are on the platform. A sign on the far right at the track...
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Street Scene — Main Street

Date: 02 19 1978
Description: "Theresa Main Street (Milwaukee Street)."
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Snow Storm

Date: 12 1968
Description: Winter scene of a snowstorm in downtown Theresa. One person is crossing the unplowed street; another digs out the sidewalk in front of Arty's Tap Bar.
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Snow Storm

Date: 12 1968
Description: View of a snowstorm in downtown Theresa.
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Mount Horeb Bank

Date: 1925
Description: View from intersection of the exterior of the three-story Mount Horeb Bank, next door to the printing office. There is a water tower in the background.
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Flatcars Loaded with Lumber in Front of a Factory

Date: 12 22 1906
Description: Six flat cars loaded with lumber are lined up behind a locomotive in a factory rail yard, probably at the McCormick Works. In the background is a large fac...
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Elevated City View

Date: 06 1996
Description: "Theresa from the water tower."
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Oregon Business Section and Water Tower

Date: 1912
Description: View across road of the central business section. The commerical buildings along the sidewalk include a printer, butcher, barber and jeweler. Above the sho...
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Street Scene

Date: 1927
Description: View uphill towards the central business district. Commercial buildings on the left include a service station and Hotel Thorp. On the right are commercial ...
Photograph

Ruins of Cyclone — Canning Factory

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: View across railroad tracks of the canning factory in the aftermath of a tornado. The top of the brick structure and the smokestack has been blown off. Pil...
Photograph

Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul RR Water Tank

Date: 1909
Description: View over railroad tracks towards the railroad water tank.
Postcard

Racine Feet Knitting Company

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized postcard view of a textile factory with large windows and a loading dock on the side. Caption reads: "Racine Feet Knitting Company, Beloit, Wis."
Postcard

Water Works

Date: 1919
Description: Colorized postcard view of the water works, smokestack and water tower. People are lounging under the trees in front. Caption reads: "Water Works, Beloit, ...
Postcard

Milwaukee Vinegar Works And Red Star Yeast Company

Date: 1944
Description: Photographic postcard view down curving road and fields toward the works. Caption reads: "Milwaukee Vinegar Works And Red Star Yeast Company, Cudahy, Wis."
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Daisy Reaper in front of Factory Building

Date: 1900
Description: View of a Daisy Reaper displayed on the cobblestones in front of a factory building.
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Winter View of the McCormick Works Club House

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior view in winter of the McCormick Works Club House. The factory buildings are in the background.

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