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| Description: | In 1933, Lester Proksch constructed this striking filling station in the small river town, at 201 North Main Street. Less's Service was opened in July of 1... |
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| Description: | Close-up of Coca-Cola sign, hanging above the front door of the now Tully Realty Office. |
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| Description: | Built in the early 1920s, the station, with its tower, low rooflines, and decorative half-timbering, complemented the designs of the other resort buildings... |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | View of Temple Theatre Opera House and auditorium from back of house. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | Exterior view of Temple Theatre from across the street. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | Carved stone medallion on exterior of the Temple Theatre featuring the Blue Lodge Masons' symbol. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | Close-up of floral patterned stencil work, restored plasterwork details and gilded wall panels in the the Temple Theatre. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | View of stage and original painted act curtain in the Temple Theatre. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | View of Temple Theatre auditorium from back of stage. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | Close-up of restored gilded Tiffany glass chandelier in the Temple Theatre. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | Temple Theatre Lobby including murals painted by Ken DeWaard depicting scenes of Vernon county. |
| Date: | 2009 |
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| Description: | Close-up of Temple Theatre's Art Deco Marquee and front of building. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Drum kit used by Viroqua, Wisconsin, native Butch Vig when he played with the bands Spooner, Fire Town, and the Grammy-nominated Garbage. (Museum object) |
| Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources. |
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