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Postcard

Winnebago Dairy Farm

Date: 10 18 1939
Description: Postcard submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration. On the front of the postcard is the slogan: You can 'whip' our cream but you can't...
Photograph

Lime Kilns

Date: 08 1988
Description: "These unused lime kilns are located at Marblehead."
Photograph

Performing Horses

Date: 1924
Description: Three performing horses stand on platforms in a ring as their trainer gestures proudly in the foreground. Behind the ring are banners decorated with horses...
Postcard

Waupun State Prison

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Description: An exterior view of the Waupun State Prison. Caption reads: "State Prison, Waupun, Wis."
Photograph

Waupun State Prison

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Description: Exterior view across lawn of Waupun State Prison, built in 1854.
Photograph

Waupun State Prison

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Description: A couple walks outside the gates of the Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. The tower of the central building can be seen beyond the gates.
Photograph

Waupun State Prison

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Description: Exterior view of Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. A woman and child are standing near the arched stone wall. Beyond the prison gates is the tower of the...
Photograph

Waupun State Prison

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Description: Exterior view of Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. Two men are standing at the main entrance gate. Beyond the prison gates is the tower of the main build...
Photograph

Winning Ticket

Date: 08 1993
Description: "TV news people stand in front of the Fond du Lac Sentry store where the winning ticket was purchased."
Photograph

Winning Ticket

Date: 08 1993
Description: "$110,000,000 Jackpot."
Map or Atlas

Map of Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin

Date: 1862
Description: This map shows townships and sections, landownership and acreages, roads, railroads, cemeteries, churches, schools, mills, and stone quarries. "Engraved, p...
Map or Atlas

Fond du Lac County Map

Date: 1904
Description: Map shows townships and sections, landownership and acreages, roads and railroads, and selected buildings. "1904" inscribed on map in pen. Includes busines...
Print

Republican House Menu

Date: 1954
Description: Back and front of a small folded card menu, with an etching of a quarter view of the exterior of Republican House surrounded by leafy trees on the front co...
Historical Essay

Breweries, Beer and Bars in Wisconsin History - Image Gallery Essay

Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer.
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

Where the Teacher Lives

Date: 1932
Description: This two-story, wood frame house with Eastlake detailing and front bay window was owned by Mrs. Carl Kreawaldt. The New Fane school teacher, Miss Marie E. ...
Photograph

New Fane School

Date: 1932
Description: Thirteen students and their teacher, Marie Adams, pose at the side of the New Fane School. They are wearing coats and hats. The school is a singe-story bri...
Photograph

Martin Gutekunst

Date: 1932
Description: Martin Gutekunst, 14, wearing high boots, sweater, and leather hat, poses at the side of the New Fane School. He is identified on the photograph as the "le...
Map or Atlas

Hollands Map of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: Includes index to key buildings. Shows local streets, railroads, fairgrounds, mills, schools, churches, and part of Lake Winnebago. Streets running west to...
Map or Atlas

Map of the City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Date: 1916
Description: Includes index to businesses, churches, and schools. Shows local streets, buildings, railroads, ward divisions, Fond du Lac River, and part of Lake Winneba...

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