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Island Woolen Mill Dam
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The Island Woolen Mill dam and bridge over the Baraboo River. In the foreground is a concrete "pergola" which shades a small bench. Molded into a concrete wall is the inscription "Erected by the Island Woolen Company 1913." Clamshells have been used as decoration on the wall and pergola.
1925
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
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McFetridge House
1935
The Tudor Style stone and stucco home of E.P. McFetridge, president of the Island Woolen Mill Company.
Alice Kent Trimpey with a Doll
1945
Mrs. Trimpey sits in a chair holding her doll, Emeline.
Men with Fish
1925
Two unidentified men pose with ten fish attached to a board in front of a canvas backdrop.
Factory on River
1925
View across river of a large mill or factory complex, possibly the Island Woolen Mill. In front of the mill is a roofed boathouse, with a canoe hanging from the ceiling.
Becky the Doll
1930
A doll named Becky, with china head and old-fashioned dress, sits on a small chair.
