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Gentleman Shopping for Cigars

Date: 1895
Description: Will Viel chooses a cigar in Margraff & Freiburger's Dry Goods Store.
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The Leinenkugel Brewery

Date: 1898
Description: Elevated winter view of the Leinenkugel Brewery seen "from top of Mill." Originally called "Spring Brewery," Jacob Leinenkugel opened his brewery in 1867 i...
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"The Dancing Annie" Wanigan

Date: 1900
Description: Group of people on a wanigan, the "Dancing Annie," used by Chippewa Lumber and Supply Company near Eagle Rapids. A wanigan is a floating office and supply ...
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Two Men on a Bench

Date: 1903
Description: Carl Bohnsack (left) and August Marquardt sitting on a bench outside a jewelry store. They are wearing hats and suits. Pocket watches are on display in the...
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Three Men in a Grocery Store

Date: 1910
Description: Three men posing behind the counter of a grocery store. Canned goods and jars of candy on the shelves behind them on the left, and pharmaceuticals are on t...
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General Store Interior

Date: 1920
Description: Counters and display cases show goods for sale in the General Store.
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Car Driving in Downtown District

Date: 1927
Description: A car drives on a main street in a downtown business district.
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Interior View of Smith's Store

Date: 1946
Description: Interior view of Smith's Store, featuring a glass topped case filled with merchandise. Pails and a large light fixture hang from the ceiling, and boxes of ...
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General Store

Date: 1975
Description: Interior view of a general store. Items are stacked on the floor, tables and shelves.
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Country Store

Date: 1977
Description: A teenage girl is walking up cement steps to a sidewalk in front of a country store and Post Office. An American flag is flying from a column in the foregr...

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