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Men On Bluffs Over Fountain City
circa 1890-1899
Two men posing on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River at Fountain City. Fountain Brewery is visible at bottom right.
Eagle Bluff and Fountain City
circa 1890-1899
View across the Mississippi River of Eagle Bluff and Fountain City, with a man in the foreground. The steamer "U.S. Gen. Barnard" is at a landing and a rowboat is in the river.
Town on Mississippi River in Winter
circa 1890-1899
View across the Mississippi River showing a town located on a bluff, possibly Fountain City and Eagle Bluff, covered with snow.
Overlooking Fountain City
1885
Elevated view looking south over Fountain City and river.
Log-Rolling Contest
circa 1900-1909
Log-rolling contest with large group of spectators on shore.
Alma on Mississippi River
1902
Elevated view of the city and the Mississippi River from the bluffs above the city. Photograph was taken after 1902 when the Buffalo County Training School building was erected. A steamboat is on t...
