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Public Library
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Text on front reads: "Public Library, Ripon, Wis." A one-story brick and stone building with a basement level surrounded by sidewalks. A women is walking along the sidewalk. The Library was opened in 1905 after Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000 to build a new library in 1902. Buildings and trees are in the background.
1907
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Jackson Street
1907
Text on front reads: "Jackson St., Ripon, Wis." A view down an unpaved street, sidewalks, buildings and dwellings on both sides. Many trees can be seen, mostly on the right.
Office at Ripon College
1907
Text on front reads: "Office Ripon College, Ripon Wis." A college building built of stone in 1851 with a steeple and cupola. The building functioned as an office, chapel, music rooms and museum. Ma...
The Commons, Ripon College
1904
Text on front reads: "The Commons, Ripon College. Ripon, Wis." A sidewalk runs past several college buildings shaded by trees.
Lutheran Church
1910
Text on front reads: "Lutheran Church, Ripon, Wis." Front view of a brick church with an arched entrance, steps and a steeple with a clock. A sidewalk runs in front and leafless trees surround the ...
Bird's-eye View
1907
Text on front reads: "Bird's-eye View of Ripon, Wis." View from a tall building over the Public Square with buildings and dwellings of the town spreading out to the horizon.
High School
1915
Text on front reads: "High School, Ripon, Wis." A two-story white brick or stone schoolhouse with basement windows along the foundation, and attic space. The school has a belfry with an American fl...
