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McCormick Harvesting Machine Company Catalog

Date: 1890
Description: Color catalog illustration of a farmer harvesting grain at night by moonlight with a horse-drawn grain binder. A farmhouse is in the background. Text at bo...
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First Central Station

Date: 1882
Description: Building housing the very first central electric light station for distribution of incandescent lighting. The sign on the building reads: "Vulcan St."
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Lawrence College Campus

Date: 1860
Description: Elevated illustration of the Lawrence College Campus with snow on the ground.
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View of Bascom Hall

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of Bascom Hill and lower campus vicinity from the roof of the Wisconsin Historical Society, which was then under construction. A large group ...
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Winter Street Scene

Date: 1899
Description: Winter scene of two men standing on a snowy street with the Wisconsin State Capitol visible in the background. They are holding snow shovels.
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G.W. Peck's Store

Date: 1890
Description: Front view of G.W. Peck's Store. The ground is covered with snow. The signs on the building read "Globe Steam Laundry" and the text below the photograph re...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 01 13 1898
Description: Elevated view of State Historical Society of Wisconsin, under construction, showing the first floor of building, with Music Hall in the background.
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First Congregational Church

Date: 1877
Description: Elevated view over houses towards the First Congregational Church in winter.
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Lutheran Church

Date: 1890
Description: View of a Lutheran church.
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Main Street

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view of Main Street and the surrounding buildings.
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Chippewa Falls

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view of Chippewa Falls during the winter.
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Ingram Residence

Date: 1885
Description: Exterior of the Ingram residence in winter, home of the wealthy lumberman O.H. Ingram.
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Church

Date: 1890
Description: Church with snow on the roof.
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School

Date: 1890
Description: School building.
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Downer College

Date: 1890
Description: View of Downer College. Snow is on the ground.
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Baker House

Date: 1895
Description: Winter view across road towards the Baker house, the residence of James S. Baker.
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Fort Howard from an Elevator

Date: 1865
Description: Elevated view of the fort, with snow on the ground.
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Esterly Harvesting Machine Company

Date: 1890
Description: Esterly Harvesting Machine Company looking southeast across State Street at intersection with Newcomb Street.
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Esterly Harvesting Machine Company

Date: 1890
Description: Esterly Harvesting Machine Company looking southwest across State Street at intersection with Newcomb Street.
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Esterly Harvesting Machine Company

Date: 1890
Description: Esterly Harvesting Machine Company looking north across Milwaukee Street. Buildings shown include the Packing and Shipping Department (far left), the Paint...

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