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Shacks along Lake Monona

Date: 1906
Description: Shacks at the foot of North Main Street along Lake Monona near what later became Brittingham Park.
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Foot of West Main Street

Date: 1906
Description: Area at the foot of West Main Street, which is now Brittingham Park. Weatherworn buildings are on the right.
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Stove-Wood House

Date: 1920
Description: House built of stove-wood by David Williams in 1848-49.
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Building Used as Lodging House by Members of the first Territorial Legislature

Date: 1955
Description: West end of building used as a lodging house for the First Territorial Legislature held in Belmont in 1836.
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Van Niel House

Date: 1900
Description: The Van Niel home.
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Fresh Vegetable Vendors

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Description: Two African American women pose with baskets of fresh vegetables on their heads while selling their produce. A building with an exterior brick chimney is b...
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Oyster and Clam Vendor

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Description: An African American vendor of oysters and clams is shown pushing his wheelbarrow. A building with an exterior brick chimney is behind him.
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The Chicken Peddler

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Description: A man poses while selling chickens on the street. A building with an exterior brick chimney is behind him.
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Deserted Coal Tipple

Date: 05 05 1894
Description: View from the Monangahela River of a deserted, decrepit coal tipple.
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Couple and Dilapidated House

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Description: A young couple poses in front of a dilapidated house.
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Old Stage Inn

Date: 1955
Description: View of an old stage inn located about two miles south of Shopiere.
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Depot

Date: 08 1962
Description: The Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Depot built about 1855-1856 by W.H. McFarland. The building seen in the picture still has the original timbers...
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Remington House

Date: 1906
Description: Exterior view of the Remington House, located on 2nd Street.
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Ferry House

Date: 1923
Description: The 1847 Ferry House, a two-story wooden, classical revival style structure with six over six windows. There is a second-story front porch and small lean-t...
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Milton Log Cabin Behind the Milton House

Date: 1925
Description: A log cabin and frame house behind the Milton House. The Milton House was a part of the Underground Railroad prior to the abolition of slavery. The house w...
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Tuberculosis Ward at River Pines Sanatorium

Date: 1908
Description: Snow-filled porch at the River Pines Tuberculosis Sanitorium.
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Baxter House

Date: 1912
Description: View from across road of Baxter House, a two-story wooden structure. A man is sitting on the roof working on the chimney. A bell tower is seen behind the r...
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Young Boy near Kennel in Yard

Date: 09 30 1929
Description: Young boy sitting on a crate near run-down kennel built of chicken wire and boards, attached to the back of a house. A dog is lying in the grass outside th...
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Building at Walnut Grove(?)

Date: 1900
Description: Weathered building, possibly at Walnut Grove, the family farm of Cyrus McCormick. Walnut Grove was near Steele's Tavern, Virginia.
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Brisbois Fur Trading Post

Date: 1890
Description: The Astor Company or Brisbois fur trading post.

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