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View of La Pointe, Madeline, Wisconsin

Date: 1842
Description: American Fur Company with both Mission churches. Sketch purportedly by a Native American youth. Probably an overpainted photographic copy enlargement. Pape...
Photograph

Fort Howard

Date: 1851
Description: A rare photograph of U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Howard rowing a boat on the Fox River. Fort Howard, built in 1816, was the first in the chain of ...
Photograph

Fort Howard

Date: 1851
Description: A rare photograph of U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Howard rowing a boat on the Fox River. Fort Howard, built in 1816, was the first in the chain of ...
Photograph

River Steamer Chippewa on West Eau Claire Levee

Date: 1868
Description: The river steamer Chippewa drawn up alongside shore on the West Eau Claire Levee. The steamer was built by Captain E.E. Heerman at La Crosse in 1866...
Photograph

Lake City Cornet Band

Date: 05 17 1870
Description: A large group, mainly men, are gathered behind the "Lake City Cornet Band" who are in uniform near a lake shore, possibly Lake Monona. The card was marked ...
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U.S. Centennial Ceremonies on the Square

Date: 07 04 1876
Description: Stereograph of view of procession, military company and citizens at Great Centennial Day at the Capitol Square. Scene at Main and Carroll Streets showing t...
Photograph

Guppey Guard

Date: 06 1877
Description: The Guppey Guard, a Wisconsin state militia unit, in formation on a street in Portage.
Print

Vilas House

Date: 1878
Description: View of Vilas House. The name on the building is Levi B. Vilas.
Photograph

Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Gallery of the Historical Society

Date: 1880
Description: A two-story gallery of the Historical Society in the Wisconsin State Capitol, with captured Confederate army flags on display. This photograph was taken in...
Photograph

George B. Merrick

Date: 1887
Description: Photographic calling card of George B. Merrick, Company A, 30th Wisconsin Infantry. Includes an embossed image of a Civil War medal on the left, with a fla...
Photograph

The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword

Date: 1893
Description: Full-length studio photograph of Louis Brosemer wearing a suit and hat. He is standing before a United States flag holding an oversized pen as though it wa...
Photograph

Everetta Bass with American Flag

Date: 1893
Description: Everetta Bass stands on a fur rug outdoors holding a small American flag. A rocking horse, basket, and doll buggy are nearby.
Photograph

Arbor with United States Flag

Date: 1895
Description: This arbor was erected for a celebration with the Ojibwe, who traveled from their reservation in northern Wisconsin to participate in the Winnebago-Chippew...
Photograph

Fred Thwaites and Turvilles with Flag

Date: 07 04 1895
Description: Fred Thwaites, Harry Turville, and Helen Turville celebrate the Fourth of July with American flags outdoors. There is a barn in the background.
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Cary Bass with American Flag

Date: 1897
Description: The photographer's son Cary waves an American flag in front of their home in Montello, now 131 East Montello Street.
Photograph

Dewey's Victory Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Wisconsin Semi-Centennial ceremonial archway erected at State and Mifflin Streets to celebrate Admiral George Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet at Man...
Photograph

Charles Pfeifer Float in Spanish American War Parade

Date: 1898
Description: View of a horse-drawn float decorated with banners and flags and rows of pharmaceuticals on shelves. Two costumed children are posing in the back. A large ...
Photograph

State Historical Society Under Construction

Date: 05 1898
Description: Elevated view over the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building (Wisconsin Historical Society) which is under construction. The Wisconsin State Capit...
Photograph

Patriotic Lodge Hall Meeting

Date: 1900
Description: Men gather at lodge hall, probably in Watertown, Wisconsin. American flags are hanging from the light fixtures, draped over tables and on the wall. There i...
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Family on Court House Hill

Date: 1900
Description: Family group resting on Court House hill, near Perkin's cottage.

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