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View Down Water Tower Steps
1937
View down the ladder leading up to the water tower.
Swollen Stream
The Root River swollen with rainwater and/or snow melt. This picture was likely taken as a study of the water drainage in early Greendale.
Houses and Water Tower
1940
Elevated view over trees of village. In the background is a water tower on a hill with trees.
Swollen Stream with Bridge
The Root River, swollen with rainwater and/or snow melt, runs under a bridge on which a man is walking. Recently built houses are visible in the misty background.
Stream Swollen with Snowmelt
The Root River swollen with rainwater and/or snow melt. A recently built duplex housing unit is visible in the background. This picture was likely taken as a study of the water drainage in early Gr...
