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Schliewerts Island

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Three people sitting on a bench under the old thorn apple tree at Schliewerts Island looking out at the lake. Caption reads: "Beaver Dam, Wis. Under the Old Thorn Apple Tree. Schliewerts Island."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Beaver Dam.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QK3
Legacy ID
WHi 29204

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View of River below Dam

View of River below Dam

1905

Caption reads: "River View below the Dam."

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Davison Theatre

Davison Theatre

1912

Exterior view of the Davison Theater. Caption reads: "Davison Theatre, Beaver Dam, Wis."

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Photographs
Dodge County Historical Museum

Dodge County Historical Museum

1954

Dodge County Historical Museum, exterior view. This was the old Milwaukee railroad depot before it was remodeled for the Society's use.

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Prints
Willliams Free Library

Willliams Free Library

1920

Angled view of the Williams Free Library. Caption reads: "The Williams Free Library, Beaver Dam, Wis."

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Photographs
Wayland Hall

Wayland Hall

1952

Night view of entrance to Wayland Hall, built in 1855, at Wayland Junior College.

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Industrial Sector

Industrial Sector

1905

Caption reads: "Birds Eye View, from cotton mill tower, Beaver Dam, Wis." Two churches are in the background, and there are smokestacks and a water tower near industrial buildings.

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