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Bear Cubs at the Corner Bar
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Photographic postcard of two bear cubs at the Corner Bar. They are hanging out of a cardboard Blatz Beer box. The caption reads: "A Shot & a Beer & a Gin for a Wash, Amos & Andy, Corner Bar, Cable, Wis."
circa 1950-1959
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Vacation Paradise
circa 1950-1959
Color postcard of a view of a lake from a shoreline. A power boat and a fishing boat can be seen through the trees. "Cable, Wisc." is printed in red on the front using letterpress.
Springhill Orchards
circa 1950-1959
Elevated view of an orchard during apple blossom season, with Lake Superior in the distance.
Main Street
1950
Photographic postcard view down Main Street, with Lake Superior in the distance. There is a cafe on the left and bars on the right. Cars are parked along the curbs. Caption reads: "Main Street, Bay...
Reiten Boat Yard
circa 1950-1959
Photographic postcard view from water of a marina. Sailboats and motorboats are docked. More boats are stored up on the shoreline. Trees and buildings are in the background. Caption reads: "Bayfiel...
A Complete Deer Season, Cornucopia, Wis.
1950
Photographic postcard of a man holding a rifle, squatting on ground on the right, with his trophies: Carcasses of a deer, a bear and a wolf hanging from pine trees. There is snow on the ground, and...
