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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 ...

Photograph

Street Scene

Date: 1895
Description: Promotional card created to advertize land in northern Wisconsin

Caption: STREET SCENE IN MEDFORD, TAYLOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN. - This view of one of the bu...

Historical Essay

Medford

Origin of Medford, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Medford, Wisconsin.
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.
Photograph

Frozen Spring Farm Land

Date: 05 10 1960
Description: Farmland covered in a spring frost.
Photograph

Apiary of J.E. Cady

Date: 
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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Zoning Map - City of Medford, Wisconsin : District Map

Date: 06 02 1952
Description: This map shows five types of districts, as well as streets, railroads, water works buildings, and parks. The bottom left of the map has a key of district t...
Photograph

Porcupine

Date: 10 1930
Description: An adult porcupine standing on the branch of a tree. It appears that the porcupine has chewed off a smaller branch.
Postcard

A Jolly Time by The Shimonek Orchestra

Date: 02 01 1906
Description: Postcard featuring an oval-framed group portrait of a four-person band. The members are posing comically with their instruments. Caption reads: "Medford 2/...
Postcard

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."
Postcard

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...
Postcard

County Courthouse

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

High School

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Description: Exterior view of Medford High School. Automobiles are parked on the side of the building. Caption reads: "High School, Medford, Wis."
Postcard

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

Canning Factory

Date: 
Description: Exterior view of the canning factory. Two trucks are parked in front near a pump. Caption reads: "Canning Factory, Medford, Wis."
Postcard

"The Old Way" & the New Way of Hauling Logs to Mill

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Description: View towards a train hauling many flatbed cars of logs. There is an inset photograph of a person on top of a stack of logs on a sleigh being pulled by an o...
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."
Postcard

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."
Postcard

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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