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Union Street

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Description: View of the businesses on Union Street, notably J.P. Dennett's Drug Store, located on the far right corner.
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Business Area of Milwaukee Street

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Description: Elevated view down the business area of Milwaukee Street, with people on the sidewalk, and horse-drawn carriages in the street.
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Business Area from Train

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Description: View from train platform looking back toward Johnson Creek businesses and houses. Railroad cars are on the left, and a set of railroad tracks are on the ri...
Print

Geo. C. Mansfield Co. Memohead

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Description: Memohead of the Geo. (George) C. Mansfield Company, a manufacturer and dealer in butter, eggs, cheese, poultry and country produce from Johnsons Creek, Wis...
Document

Fred. C. Mansfield Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Fred. C. Mansfield Company of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, with contoured lettering, a can of evaporated milk, a hand pouring evaporated mil...
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St. Mary Magdaline Catholic Church

Date: 06 25 1956
Description: Interior view of St. Mary Magdaline Catholic Church, Johnson Creek, decorated by Clemens Rath.
Historical Essay

Adventists in Wisconsin

Read about the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other Adventist goups in Wisconsin in the 19th century, including the Scandinavian adventist communities.
Historical Essay

Johnson Creek

Origin of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.
Photograph

Home of Gust Wendorf

Date: 10 20 1901
Description: Outdoor portrait of the Gust Wendorf family posing in front of their home.
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Wendorf Family Portrait

Date: 10 20 1901
Description: Outdoor family portrait of the Wendorf family in front of the home of Gust Wendorf.
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Gust Wendorf with Mare and Colt

Date: 1901
Description: Gust Wendorf in the horse pasture, holding the halter of a mare while her colt is standing along side her. A small dog is walking behind the mare.
Photograph

Two Men with Horses

Date: 06 1901
Description: Gust Wendorf and William Will standing in front of a barn with their horses. Each of the men are holding the rope attached to the horse's halter.
Photograph

Gust Wendorf

Date: 10 20 1901
Description: Gust Wendorf standing on a small rock wall. A view of his farm is in the background.
Photograph

Posing with Horses

Date: 1903
Description: Gust Wendorf, standing in the center, is holding the halters of two horses while his wife, on the right, holds a baby. Mrs. Will stands on the far left, an...
Photograph

Home of Gust Wendorf

Date: 1903
Description: Group portrait of the family of Gust Wendorf. They are standing on the left posing in front of their home. A dog is sitting next to the family.
Postcard

View of Union Street

Date: 1907
Description: View across grass and fence towards the buildings along Union Street. J.P. Dennett Drugs is on the corner. Caption reads: "View of Union Street, Johnson Cr...
Postcard

Union St. and Park

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Description: Elevated view of a park in the foreground with a fountain and a two-level gazebo on the right, and a row of buildings on the left. A horse and a wagon are ...
Postcard

Just Arriving at Johnson's Creek

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Description: View of the Johnson Creek Depot and a train pulling up. Passengers are on the platform. Caption reads: "Just Arriving at Johnson's Creek, Wis."
Postcard

Bridges at Johnson Creek

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Description: View of two bridges crossing Johnson Creek, a higher bridge and a lower one. A road along the creek. Caption reads: "Bridges at Johnson Creek, Wis."
Postcard

Condensory

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the condensory. A group of workers are gathered outdoors on the left. Caption reads: "Condensory — Johnson Creek, Wis."

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