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Argonne
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View down the unpaved main street of Argonne. The inn in the right foreground was the Commercial House. Across the street, the first building on the left was John Masbaum's store. An automobile and a pedestrian are in the street.
1915
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Main Street
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Downtown Street in Cameron
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Hawks Tavern
1930
A car is parked in front of Hawks Tavern, also known as Hawks Inn, with trees, a street sign and power lines.
Across Bridge in Winneconne
1875
View down unpaved street in Winneconne towards the bridge from the east side of town. Storefronts on the left have signs for "Stoves & Tinware" and "Harness Shop".
Buena Vista House
1940
View across street towards the inn, with three cars parked in front. There is a "Chicken & Steak Dinner" sign, as well as a "Schlitz" beer sign. The cobblestone inn was built in 1843 by Samuel L. ...
Storefronts Along Street
1925
View down middle of street, with pedestrians and storefronts lining both sides. There is a meat market on the left. Automobiles are parked along the curb.
