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Edgerton Public Library

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Description: View towards the entrance to the Edgerton Public Library, with a sidewalk in front, and a driveway to the left of the building. An American flag on a flagp...
Photograph

State Institute for the Blind

Date: 1915
Description: The State Institute for the Blind.
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Post Office

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Description: Exterior of the Post Office. Caption reads: "Post Office, Janesville, Wis."
Postcard

Exterior of Post Office

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior of the post office. Caption reads: "Post-Office, Janesville, Wis."
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Soldiers' Monument

Date: 1905
Description: A memorial for Civil War soldiers and sailors. Caption reads: "Janesville, Wis. Soldiers Monument."
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Raising the Flags

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Description: Two boys raise the United States and Wisconsin flags in front of their Rock County school.
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Union Depot

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Description: View across railroad tracks towards the Union Depot. Caption reads: "Union Depot, Milton Junction, Wis."
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Frank Willlman Funeral

Date: 07 16 1949
Description: Funeral cortege of veteran Frank "Bud" Willman at the railroad depot in Edgerton. The cortege included a color guard, Legionnaires and marching men of the...
Photograph

Water Tower and Carnival

Date: 06 22 1978
Description: View of carnival with a water tower in the background. There are trailers, and a carousel is on the left. Carts selling food like popcorn and sausage are p...
Photograph

Grand Army of the Republic Parade During State Encampment

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of Union veterans, some holding a banner reading "Iron Brigade," marching on a downtown street in a parade during a state encampment.
Photograph

Window display in Bort, Bailey & Co. Store

Date: 1895
Description: Window display in Bort, Bailey & Co. store on the occasion of a Civil War Veterans' reunion. In the window is a display of images of President Lincoln, Gen...
Print

Parker Pen Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Parker Pen Company, with a three-quarter view of the company building, with people walking on the sidewalk, and a streetcar, automobiles,...
Postcard

Soldier's Monument

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Description: Colorized postcard view of a soldier's monument statue in a city park. Caption reads: "Soldier's Monument, Beloit, Wis."
Postcard

Grand Avenue

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Description: Elevated, colorized postcard view of a street in a central business district. Streetcar tracks run down the center of the street, and automobiles are drivi...
Postcard

Post Office

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the exterior of the Post Office. A traffic light is on the corner and cars are parked along the curb. Caption reads: "Post Offic...
Map or Atlas

Map of Janesville, Wis. Showing Numbering System & Wards

Date: 1900
Description: This map is indexed and shows numbering system, public buildings and parks, wards, and voting booths.
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U.S. Government Building and Post Office

Date: 1908
Description: View across intersection towards the Government Building with arched entrances and turrets. Caption reads: "U.S. Government Building and Post Office."
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Post Office

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Description: View of the neo-classical post office building. There is a flag on a flagpole on the roof. Caption reads: "Post Office, Janesville, Wis."
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Northwestern Depot

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Description: View across railroad tracks toward the Northwestern Railroad Depot in Janesville. Trains are on the tracks and automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption ...
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Chevrolet Motor Company

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the Chevrolet Motor Company headquarters and auto plant. Caption reads: "Chevrolet Motor Company, Janesville, Wis."

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