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Shoreline at Alma
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Photographic postcard from the Mississippi of the city of Alma. The city of Alma is along Wisconsin State Highway 35, also known as the Great River Road. The rocky, tree-covered bluffs rise up behind the city. Caption reads: "Alma, Wis."
January 2, 1915
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Southern Alma
December 1914
Photographic postcard view of southern Alma with buildings and bluffs. The Mississippi River and the shoreline are in the foreground. Caption reads: "Alma, Wis."
A Scene from the River
August 3, 1913
Colorized postcard of the Mississippi River and bluffs near Alma. A docked paddle boat is near the shoreline. Caption reads: "A Scene from the River, Alma, Wis."
Aerial View of Alma on Mississippi River
April 12, 1907
Photographic postcard of an aerial view of town looking North. The Mississippi River is on the left.
Southern View of Alma
December 29, 1914
Photographic postcard view of Alma looking north. The Mississippi River is in the foreground. Caption reads: "Alma, Wis."
Alma, WI
July 31, 1909
Photographic postcard of elevated view of the city and the Mississippi River. Homes and business are visible along 2nd Street. Caption reads: "Alma, WI."
Birdseye View of Mississippi River
March 1, 1912
Caption reads: "A Birdseye View, showing Mississippi River, Fountain City, Wis." A town built between the bluffs and the Mississippi River. The unpaved main street can be seen running parallel to t...
