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Osborn House

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View towards the original house on the Osborn homestead, built in 1844 when J.H. Osborn moved to Oshkosh permanently from New York City.

Date Created:
1890

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Date Created
1890

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NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TU9
Legacy ID
WHi 43552

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Osborn House

Osborn House

1955

View from street towards the residence of J.H. Osborn. Osborn moved to Oshkosh permanently in 1844 from New York City. He farmed, traded real estate, and was involved in local politics.

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Osborn House

Osborn House

1955

View from street towards the residence of J.H. Osborn. Snow is on the ground. Osborn moved to Oshkosh permanently in 1844 from New York City. He farmed, traded real estate, and was involved in loca...

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Osborn House

Osborn House

1955

A distant view across snow-covered towards the residence of J.H. Osborn. Osborn moved to Oshkosh in 1844 from New York City. He farmed, traded real estate, and was involved in local politics.

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Lighthouse

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1937

Lighthouse built by State Senator William Bray of Oshkosh, on a point where the Fox River empties into Lake Winnebago.

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View from street towards the Morgan home, the residence of John R. Morgan. A stone block on the terrace in front of the house reads: "Morgan".

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1900

View from sidewalk of the Timothy Crane house. Caption reads: "Timothy Crane House, Oshkosh".

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