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Photographs

Portage View

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View of Portage, including St. Mary's Church.

Date Created:
1856

Publication Information

Date Created
1856

Physical Description

Format
Image

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VT1
Legacy ID
WHi 23562

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Photographs
Portage Fairgrounds

Portage Fairgrounds

1870

Fairgrounds. In the foreground is a fence and dwellings.

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Postcards
St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

A view of St. Mary's Church and school. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Church and School, Portage, Wis."

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Photographs
Indian Agency House

Indian Agency House

1934

View across field towards the Indian Agency House, built in 1832.

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Photographs
View of Superior

View of Superior

1856

View of the city of Superior.

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Photographs
Baptist Church

Baptist Church

1856

Exterior view of a Baptist church.

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Photographs
Hawks Tavern

Hawks Tavern

1850

Angled front view of front and left side of Hawks Tavern, also known as Hawks Inn.

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