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St. Joseph Orphanage

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Exterior view of the St. Joseph Orphanage, with lion statues at the entrance. Caption reads: "St. Joseph Orphanage, Superior, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1910-1919

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
W013YK0
Legacy ID
WHi 53878

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Photographs
Side Altar at St. Joseph Chapel

Side Altar at St. Joseph Chapel

circa 1910-1919

A side altar in the chapel at St. Joseph Orphan Home. A large angel statue is on the left with several saints as the central image.

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Photographs
Side Altar at St. Joseph Chapel

Side Altar at St. Joseph Chapel

circa 1910-1919

Side altar in the chapel at St. Joseph Orphan Home. A large angel statue is on the right and a statue of the Virgin Mary is central.

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Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home

Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home

circa 1910-1919

Interior view looking toward the altar. Caption reads: "Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home, Superior, Wis."

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Photographs
Main Altar at St. Joseph Chapel

Main Altar at St. Joseph Chapel

circa 1910-1919

The main altar in the chapel at St. Joseph Orphan Home.

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St. Michael's Orphanage

St. Michael's Orphanage

circa 1910-1919

Aerial view of an orphanage and grounds near the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "St. Michael's Orphanage — La Crosse, Wis."

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Superior Street

Superior Street

circa 1910-1919

View of residential houses on Superior Street. Caption reads: "Superior Street, Antigo, Wis."

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