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Taxidermist Cart
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A man in a suit and hat, and a ribbon on his lapel, poses in front of a cart with a sign that reads: "E.D. Ochsner, Taxidermist, Prairie du Sac, Wis." Bunting with a star decoration is wrapped around the top of the covered cart. The display contains deer, cows, fox, bobcat, birds, ducks, swans, owls, peacocks and turtles. In the background are buildings and trees. Two women stand behind the cart on the left.
1907
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Eagle Watcher's Guide for Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin
circa 1995
This map of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac shows the best places to view bald eagles and areas to avoid when watching for eagles. The back of the map includes text and illustrations.
Eagle in the Tree
March 2014
View of a tree standing on the bank of the Wisconsin River, framed by the snow and tree-covered hills of the opposite bank. An eagle is sitting in the middle branches of the tree facing the river.
Carson Gulley and Louie Shepard Cooking Out
Carson Gulley and Louie Shepard cooking out along the Wisconsin River at Prairie du Sac.
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Elevated view of buildings lining the river in foreground, with farmland in background. Caption reads: "Bird's Eye View of Prairie Du Sac, Wis."
Post Office
1900
Two buildings: a post ofice and a livery stable/feed store. A man is exiting the post office. Sign on livery stable reads: "Livery Feed and Sale Stable." Caption reads: "Post Office Pr-du Sac."
