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Montello Granite Quarry
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A view of the Montello granite quarry with Montello Lake in the background. The sign in the foreground reads, "J.T. Barrett Pays Highest Prices for Furs, Montello."
1908
Bass, Edward A. (Edward Alpheus), 1860-1916
Publication Information
| Creator | Bass, Edward A. (Edward Alpheus), 1860-1916 |
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| Date Created | 1908 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Dr. Edward A. Bass collection of photographs circa 1885-1910 |
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| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465710202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Family on Porch
1900
The Dodge family standing on the front porch of their house on East Montello Street. Frank Dodge lost his right leg in an accident while working in the granite quarry.
Montello Lake
1900
Point in the back of Perkin's House on pond (now Montello Lake).
Everetta by the Lake
1895
Everetta Bass bending over and holding a basket on a hill by the mill pond (Montello Lake). The far shoreline of the lake is in the background.
Parade on Main Street
1900
Elevated view of parade turning from Nebraska Street onto Main Street. Women with umbrellas line the sidewalk in the foreground of the image. The Montello Woolen Mill is visible in the center backg...
Dr. Edward A. Bass near Boathouses
1900
Dr. Edward A. Bass posing near boathouses and pond (Montello Lake).
