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Snowed In

Date: 12 1949
Description: Home of the photographer after a snowstorm. Written on reverse: "Built in 1850, was first station of underground railroad in Wisconsin in Civil War."
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Cuba City Hospital and Clinic

Date: 02 02 1954
Description: The operating room at the Cuba City Hospital and Clinic.
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Cuba City Hospital and Clinic

Date: 02 02 1954
Description: The nursery and neonatal unit at the Cuba City Hospital and Clinic.
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Howe / Baxter House

Date: 08 04 1949
Description: Dining room of Howe/Baxter House, owned by Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Cartwright of Lancaster. One wing was built during Civil War days for the Howe family. The res...
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New State Bank

Date: 1913
Description: Interior of the newly constructed state bank. Featured is a safe, which is open to display the metal gate which has the words: "State Bank of Fennimore" en...
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Metropolis Hall

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior of the brick Metropolis Hall building in winter.
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Castle Rock Lutheran Church After the Memorial Service

Date: 07 18 2015
Description: View up slope towards men and women walking along a grass path through a cemetery towards a church. The church is a one-room brick building with a steeple....
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Denniston House Hotel

Date: 1925
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the Denniston House Hotel.
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Rephotographic Pair: Public School

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Description: A vintage view and a modern view of the Public School, presented as a pair.
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Historical Old House at Nelson Dewey State Park near Wyalusing

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Description: An old log house in the woods at Nelson Dewey State Park surrounded by oak trees.
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Methodist Evangelical Church

Date: 1921
Description: Exterior of the Methodist Evangelical church surrounded by trees. The building features a steps and a small landing at the entrance, arched windows, wood s...
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Interior of Gymnasium

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of gymnasium/theater with vaulted ceiling, large windows along both sides, and a small stage with chairs. There are built-in cupboards or dra...
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Preston Church

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Description: Wooden church with a bell tower and a stable in the back on the right. Fences and fields are in the background.
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Exterior of Bank Building

Date: 1909
Description: Exterior view of bank building with empty lots on either side. The wording on the door reads, "Banking Hours 9 to 4." A "Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance" sig...
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Saint Thomas Church

Date: 1926
Description: Exterior of Saint Thomas Church. The brick building features a steeple, arched windows, and double doors. A plaque on the front says: "St. Thomas 1925."
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Ruins of Rome

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Description: View from street of the Farmers and Merchants Bank after a fire. All that's left standing is its neo-classical marble facade with columns framing a doorway...
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Potosi Congregational Church

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Description: View of the exterior of the Congregational Church, with arched windows and belfry. In the arched window above the doorway it reads: "1891 Cong'l Church." I...
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Congregational Church

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Description: Three-quarter view of the Congregational Church, a wood structure with a belfry and steeple. There are arched windows and a flight of stairs to the entranc...
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Methodist Evangelical Church

Date: 1921
Description: Three-quarter view of front and side of the Methodist Evangelical Church, a wooden building with arched windows on the side and an arched entrance in the f...
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Sherwin and Emma Gillett's 50th Wedding Anniverary

Date: 1956
Description: Outdoor portrait of Sherwin and Emma Gillett standing outside the church with their children, Lorin, Sherry and Harry on the occasion of their 50th Wedding...

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