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Western Hotel

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Description: Western Hotel. The original tavern was built in 1834 (?) by William Shields (?). In 1845 it was operated by his son Simon Shields. In 1873 the Hotel was ta...
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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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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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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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Benedict Goldenberger Shack

Date: 08 28 1885
Description: Sketch of the shack from which Benedict Goldenberger sold cider vinegar. Possibly on Murray Street.
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Cochrane Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Located at 402 South Main Street, Henry E. Kochenderfer's service station, which opened in 1933, proudly dispensed Phillips 66 gasoline from three pumps o...
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Manitowoc Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: The service station located at 908 North Eighth Street, opened in 1927. It was, according to one of its opening-day advertisements, "made and dressed up as...
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Site of Holton Tavern

Date: 1925
Description: A car and driver stop on a country road near Mt. Horeb at the site of the Holton Tavern. A windmill and tree stand on the site and there is debris at the ...
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Stone Barn Tavern

Date: 1925
Description: The Stone Barn Tavern, located about three miles west of Milton. The three cottonwood trees in front of the tavern were brought from Vermont. There are sev...
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LaFayette Hill Tavern

Date: 1925
Description: This two-story wooden structure was originally the house of LaFayette Hill (1812-1853), a member of Wisconsin's first Constitutional Convention and settler...
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Abandoned Railroad Roundhouse

Date: 09 16 1961
Description: An interior view of an abandoned Chicago and North Western Railroad roundhouse.
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John Corn's Place

Date: 09 03 1925
Description: A deteriorating one and a half-story log structure owned by John Corn. He was a Menomonee tribesman who operated a logger's place of entertainment and supp...
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Storage Building

Date: 05 05 1962
Description: Exterior view of a storage building with warped metal siding.
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Knowlton House

Date: 1910
Description: A photographic postcard of "The Old Tavern" built at Knowlton in 1849. It is a large wooden classical revival style building. A dog joins a group of peopl...
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Mayne Hotel

Date: 08 1925
Description: A mower and car parked in front of the dilapidated Mayne Hotel. Two boys are standing to the right of the car, and two men are talking near a wagon and bug...
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The Old Mill

Date: 1925
Description: Three-story stone mill built in 1847 by J.C. Sherwood. Many panes of glass in the twelve over twelve windows are broken and the roof over the loading dock ...
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Building with Billboard

Date: 04 16 1980
Description: View from across street of a rectangular dilapidated building featuring arched windows. A billboard for H. Dan Wright Insurance is under the fire escape.
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Washington Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of the Washington Bridge, crossing over numerous railroad tracks. In the foreground is a train engine, dwellings, and a dilapidated brick str...
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The Old Water Mill

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Description: A view of the old water mill, with a bridge over the stream in the background. Caption reads: "The Old Water Mill, Bardstown, KY."

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