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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."
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
1905
Aerial view of Fountain City and the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "Fountain City, Wis."
Fountain City as seen from the Mississippi River
1905
View of Fountain City from the Mississippi River. There is a steamer at the dock on the far shoreline. Hills in the background are reflected in the water.
Fountain City
circa 1910-1919
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 build...
Birdseye View of Mississippi River
March 1, 1912
Caption reads: "A Birdseye View, showing Mississippi River, Fountain City, Wis." A town built between the bluffs and the Mississippi River. The unpaved main street can be seen running parallel to t...
