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U.S. Post Office

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Text on front reads: "U.S. Post Office, Stevens Point, Wis." Exterior view from street of the Post Office on a street corner, built in 1919. Women and children are standing and sitting below the main entrance of the stone building built in the classical revival style. Stairs lead to the front doors beyond a row of Doric columns. Signs are nailed to the trees that read: "Bus Parking Only", "51", "Union St." and "Main St." The street is paved with brick.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
L.L. Cook Company

Publication Information

Creator
L.L. Cook Company
Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013Y2G
Legacy ID
WHi 149484

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Post Office

Post Office

September 4, 1929

Text on front reads: "Post Office, Stevens Point, Wis." Exterior of the stone building constructed in the classical revival style, built in 1919. Stairs lead to the front doors beyond a row of Dori...

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Main Street Looking West

Main Street Looking West

1907

Text on front reads: "Main St. looking West, Stevens Point, Wis." A busy, unpaved street crowded with horse-drawn vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians on the sidewalk. Many businesses line the street...

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Market Square

Market Square

June 13, 1951

Text on front reads: "Market Square, Stevens Point, Wis." A large, brick paved area, with parking for automobiles, surrounded by businesses. Pedestrians are walking on the square. Some of the signs...

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Clark Street Bridge

Clark Street Bridge

July 20, 1931

Text on front reads: "Clark Street Bridge, Stevens Point, Wis." View from shoreline towards a bridge built of stone, with lampposts, spanning the Wisconsin River.

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St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

1927

Text on front reads: "St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point, Wisconsin." Aerial view of the hospital, built of brick in the Romanesque Revival style in 1927. It is surrounded by trees and a lawn. A...

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Public Library

Public Library

1910

Text on front reads: "Public Library, Stevens Point, Wis." Exterior of the Carnegie Public Library, built in 1903 after the receipt of a 1902 Carnegie Grant. A set of stairs leads from the sidewalk...

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