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Old Harness Shop
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View from across street of two buildings on Water Street during the 19th century. The building on the right was built in 1866 by Christian Schumm. It later became famous as the old harness shop owned by Hugo Schwenker where Wisconsin writer August Derleth spent much of his time. On the left is the Naggz Building which was built in 1869.
Derleth, August, 1909-1971
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August Derleth and Group
Wisconsin writer August Derleth, wearing a boldly patterned sweater and sitting with an unidentified group on a lawn in front of a house. Probably friends and family.
Derleth and Arkham House Press
Wisconsin writer August Derleth examining the stock of the Arkham House press. He established it in Sauk City to publish in hard cover the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
Derleth Autographing Books
Wisconsin writer August Derleth (center) autographing copies of his book, Sac Prairie People. The other individuals in the photograph are not known. Sac Prairie People, which was published in 1948,...
E. Hoffmann Price in the "Juggernaut"
1933
Ed Hoffmann Price is pictured at the wheel of his automobile the "Juggernaut". A metal gate along the running board is holding in a suitcase and a can of "Cross Country Motor Oil" against the drive...
