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State Street in Medford

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Description: State Street in Medford. Caption reads: "State Street, Medford, Wis."
Photograph

Medford Public Library

Date: 02 1917
Description: Interior view of the Medford Public Library. Reverse of photograph reads: "Medford Wis, Feb 1917." On the left a flag, and a pine branch swag, adorn the do...
Photograph

Medford Public Library

Date: 02 1917
Description: Interior view of the Medford Public Library. Library funded with a $6,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. On the right a flag, and a pine branch swag, adorn the...
Photograph

Main Street

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Description: View down Main Street. An automobile drives past stores, cafes, and First National Bank; the bank was organized in 1905 and erected in 1911. In the backgr...
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Out for Lunch

Date: 1979
Description: The driver helps a senior citizen board the bus after a lunch at the Medford Senior Center.
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The Hemlock Bark Industry

Date: 1895
Description: Promotional card advertising the hemlock barn industry in northern Wisconsin. The card features an elevated view of a tannery.

Caption: THE HEMLOCK BARK ...

Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
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Apiary of J.E. Cady

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Description: View across field of the house and apiary of J.E. Cady. There is a man in a horse and carriage in front of the house. The carriage has a sign on the side t...
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Hotel Winchester

Date: 1907
Description: Exterior view of the Hotel Winchester. Caption reads: "Hotel Winchester, Medford, Wis."
Postcard

Germania Hall

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of Germania Hall, a saloon and meeting place. There is a square balcony over the entrance. Caption reads: "Germania Hall, Medford, Wis."
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First National Bank

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Description: View from street towards the facade of the Neo-Classical bank with columns. A group of men are standing along the right side of the brick building. Caption...
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County Courthouse

Date: 1914
Description: Exterior view of the Taylor Courthouse featuring a cupola with clocks. Caption reads: "County Courthouse, Medford, Wis."
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Medford Public Library

Date: 1924
Description: Exterior view of the Medford Public Library. The entrance is flanked by lampposts. A group of girls are standing on the far right. Caption reads: "Medford ...
Postcard

State Street

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Description: View of a city street lined with automobiles. A hotel is on the left. Caption reads: "State Street, Medford, Wis."
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Front Street

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view of a city street lined with businesses. A horse and wagon are at the curb. Caption reads: "Front St., Medford, Wis."
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The Business Street

Date: 1910
Description: Diagonal view looking left across a street in a business district, including a bakery. Horses and carriages are further down the street. Caption reads: "Th...

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