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Van Hise Rock
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Text on front reads: "Van Hise Rock, Rock Springs, Wis." The formation has a road along the base with trees growing above. Text on the reverse: "Rock Springs, Wis., Noted for Artesian Springs Amid Scenic Rock Gorges. This rock, showing important principles of structural geology has been a point of special interest to many investigators visiting the region. Charles R. Van Hise, former University of Wisconsin President, and outstanding geologist, was one of the first and foremost of these."
1950
L.L. Cook Company
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W013XQV
WHi 148734
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Upper Narrows
1950
Text on front reads: "Upper Narrows, Rock Springs, Wis." A road and a railroad tracks run next to each other in an elevated view of the Upper Narrows. Text on reverse reads: "Rock Springs, Wis., No...
The Old Mill Stream in the Narrows
1950
Text on front reads: "The Old Mill Stream in the Narrows at Rock Springs, Wis." A road and the Narrows Creek run next to each other in an elevated view of the Narrows. Trees cover the side of the N...
Horseshoe Curve
1950
Text on front reads: "Horseshoe Curve At Rock Springs, Wis." A road and a railroad track, with bridges over the Baraboo River, make a double curve in an elevated view of the Upper Narrows. Text on ...
The House on the Rock
1950
Text on the reverse reads: "The House on the Rock, at Spring Green, Wisconsin, on Highway 23, North of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Access to this rock is through a winding ramp; from the top it affords ...
Rock Springs Memorial Center
1950
Text on front reads: "Rock Springs Memorial Community Center, Auditorium, Dining Room, Snack Bar." A collage of 4 images of the Community Center. One exterior view of the front of the Center and th...
WI 136, 0.75 mi. N of WI 154
97001267
Located in Town of Excelsior, Sauk County
