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Greetings from Spooner
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Text on front reads: "Greetings from Spooner, Wis." Text on reverse: "Looking north on this aerial view one can see the State Fish Hatchery in the foreground of the picture, which is just south of the city limits. Musky and other species are reared here by the state for stocking the many lakes in the area." Aerial view of the town and the Yellow River Flowage.
1960
G.R. Brown Postcard Co., Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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W013Y3J
WHi 149194
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Greetings from Tomahawk
1955
Text on front reads: "Greetings from Tomahawk, Wisconsin." A aerial view showing the city and Lake Mohawksin on the Wisconsin River.
Greetings from Spooner
1947
Text on front reads: "Greetings - Spooner, Wis." A country road descends into a valley between tree-covered hills. On the right are exposed rock faces at the foot of the bluffs. The trees are showi...
Greetings from Bear Lake
1967
Aerial view of Bear Lake, with surrounding forests and farms. Caption reads: "Greetings from Bear Lake."
State Fish Hatchery
1935
View of the State Fish Hatchery with a boat in the foreground. Caption reads: "View at State Fish Hatchery Spooner, Wis."
Pike Chain of Lakes
circa 1960-1969
Aerial view of the Pike Chain of Lakes near Iron River, Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Pike Chain of Lakes." Text on back reads: "The ideal vacationland for fishing, swimming, boating or just loafing. ...
Greetings from Gordon, Wisconsin
circa 1910-1919
Color aerial postcard view of Gordon, with the St. Croix Flowage and the St. Croix River, and surrounding forests. Caption reads: "Greetings from Gordon, Wisconsin."
