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K. Doxstad Family and Reverend Erik Jensen

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Description: In the foreground, Erik Jensen, a minister with his hat in hand, shakes K. Doxstad's hand. Nearby a toddler pulls his own baby carriage. Two carriages, a b...
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Wedding Party on Farm

Date: 1877
Description: Slightly elevated view of farmyard with carriages, buggies and people. There is a wedding party in the front left corner.
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Cross Plains from Lutheran Church Hill

Date: 05 10 1928
Description: The Lutheran Church and buildings, seen from Lutheran Church Hill.
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Lyons Turkey Farm

Date: 11 1947
Description: Frank Lyons feeds a flock of turkeys on the Frank Lyons farm, Verona.
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Turkey Fanning his Tail

Date: 11 1947
Description: A turkey fans his tail at the Frank Lyons Turkey Farm, Verona.
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Harvesting with Corn Binder

Date: 1912
Description: A farmer driving a team of three horses to harvest corn with a corn binder.
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Plowing Champion on F-20 Tractor

Date: 09 26 1935
Description: Plowing champion Carl Shoger holding a trophy on his Farmall F-20 tractor. Original caption reads: "Carl Shoger and his F-20 and Little Genius Plow and 193...
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Wooded Cemetery

Date: 1970
Description: A country cemetery with a row of pine trees in the foreground. In the far distance is a farm.
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Reunion of Company F, 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry

Date: 06 18 1890
Description: Group portrait outdoors of the reunion of Company F, 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, held at the farm of George W. Dibble in Rock County. Back row, left...
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Reunion of Company K, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry

Date: 08 28 1913
Description: Group portrait of a reunion of Company K, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, on the Trautwein farm. The company on this occasion were the guests of Mr. And ...
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Reunion of Company K, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry

Date: 07 28 1913
Description: Group portrait of a reunion of Company K, 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, on the Trautwein farm. The company on this occasion were the guests of Mr. And ...
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Bacon — License Plate Collection

Date: 2004
Description: Julie Bacon's husband, Stuart, has a license plate collection on the wall in the barn.
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Wisenefske Hunting Trophies

Date: 2004
Description: The Wisnefskes show off some of their hunting trophies. The family moved here from West Bend 18 years ago.
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Cemetery Visit

Date: 1958
Description: Local historian William F. Wolf visiting the Native American cemetery. In the background is a barn and a silo and other farm buildings.
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Tractor Pull

Date: 09 1984
Description: "Theresa Lions Tractor Pull."
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Gerald Adelmeyer Farm

Date: 01 1988
Description: "Under early January moon, a large Christmas star placed on a silo on the Gerald Adelmeyer farm was visible for miles. The farm is on West Bend Road."
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Pioneer Days

Date: 09 1996
Description: "When Pioneer Days was celebrated, visitors were given the chance to view the community from a helicopter."
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Pioneer Days

Date: 09 1996
Description: "As we approach Firemen's Park, we are at the end of our ride."
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Farmland Vista

Date: 1961
Description: Vista over farmland from a small country cemetery.
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Cemetery View

Date: 1961
Description: View over fields, looking out from the cemetery.

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