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| Learn about the rise of Wisconsin Dells tourism, and read about the creation and collapse of the man-made river it was founded on. |
| Wisconsin photographer David Marcou's images of life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. |
| An Inventive and Imaginative Photographer |
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| Learn about H.H. Bennett, the 19th-century photographer of Wisconsin Dells landscapes. |
| Learn about and listen to Holocaust survivor Magda Herzberger tell her story. |
| Term: Adams County [origin of place name] in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History |
| Term: Allouez Bay [origin of place name] in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History |
| Date: | 1922 |
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| Description: | Exterior view of the public school, a two-story brick building in a rural area with small bell tower on the roof above the entrance. There is a flagpole on... |
| Date: | 1922 |
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| Description: | View from road of the general store, a two-story wood frame building in a rural area. A man and a child are standing near the door. Another child is sittin... |
| Date: | 1928 |
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| Description: | View down slope towards Deep Lake. There is a girl standing in a rowboat at the shoreline. She is holding up her catch of the day. In the background a man ... |
| Date: | 1930 |
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| Description: | View across lawn of long grass towards a log cabin next to the Wisconsin River. An automobile is parked on the left near the porch. |
| Date: | 01 01 1856 |
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| Description: | This map is mounted on cloth and shows lots, as well as location of the public square and college. Streets are labeled as is the Wisconsin River. |
| Date: | 1855 |
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| Description: | This map is ink, pencil, and color on paper and shows property owners, a cemetery, farms, hotels, roads, a dike and on the back are additional notes. Notes... |
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| Description: | View across street towards the Friendship Hotel, including a tavern and cafe. Automobiles are parked in front. There are Coca-Cola signs under the front wi... |
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| Description: | View down north Main Street. The Hotel Wrchota is on the left. Horse-drawn vehicles and automobiles are further down the street. A tree-covered hill is in ... |
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| Description: | Elevated view of Friendship, with houses and commercial buildings. |
| Date: | 1908 |
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| Description: | View of Main Street in Friendship. The J.Hill & Son General Store is on the right, with two women at the entrance. Horse-drawn vehicles are in the street. |
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