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Fountain City
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Elevated view of Fountain City, with a steep bluff in the background. In the foreground is a street corner with a drugstore and other storefronts. There are four churches, dwellings and other buildings. Caption reads: "Fountain City, Wis."
circa 1910-1919
Keller Photo
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Fountain City
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view of Fountain City, with bluffs in the background on the left. Caption reads: "Fountain City, Wis."
Public School
circa 1910-1919
Exterior view of the public school — a two-story brick building with a bell tower.
Bridge at Fountain Bluff near Platteville
circa 1910-1919
View of a bridge at Fountain Bluff near Platteville.
Steamer "Ideal" Excursion
circa 1910-1919
The steamer "Ideal" docked at Fountain City with passengers disembarking. Caption reads: "Steamer 'Ideal' Excursion, Fountain City, Wis."
Fountain City
1910
Elevated view of Fountain City, with the Mississippi River on the right, and hills in the background on the left. Caption reads: "Fountain City, Wis."
Trail 53 — Main Street
1927
Intersection of Trail 53 and Main Street, lined with buildings. A road sign is in the foreground, and rucks and automobiles are parked at the curb. A steep bluff towers in the background. Caption r...
