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Ernest Thierstein in his Swiss Chalet Home
March 1, 1949
Ernest Thierstein relaxing in his Swiss-style chalet home in New Glarus. He came from the village of Boviel in the Emmental valley in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.
New Glarus Centennial
July 16, 1945
Part of the crowd celebrating the New Glarus Centennial. In the background is a monument in memory of the first settlers of the Swiss colony of New Glarus and the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Chu...
Swiss-style House In Monroe Wisconsin
March 1, 1949
Swiss-style house in Monroe, Wisconsin surrounded by pine trees.
New Glarus Centennial
August 16, 1945
Six men on the speaker's stand at the New Glarus Centennial celebration. From the left are: Reverend Walter J. Stuckey, pastor of the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed Church; Chief Justice Marvin B. ...
Swiss Center
September 23, 1954
"Swiss Center," a false building front in the style of a Swiss chalet taken for Swiss Center, a Wisconsin natural cheese gift box mail order company located at 2805 University Avenue.
Barlow Chalet of the Golden Fleece
1940
Barlow "Chalet of the Golden Fleece," New Glarus, Wisconsin. Built as a home by Edwin Barlow, it was later given to the town for use as a museum of Swiss memorabilia.
