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The Steamer Ellen Hardy
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Elevated view of the steamer Ellen Hardy at dock. Text on the bottom left reads: "'Ellen Hardy' at Pr-Du-Sac. in 1870." The Ellen Hardy belonged to businessman Holmes Keyser. At least 12 men can be seen on the three decks. In the background is the river, opposite shore, Prarie Du Sac bridge and buildings below the hills. The building at upper right would later become the Wollersheim Winery.
1870
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Kehl Winery
February 18, 1960
Stone building (winery) in winter. Kehl Winery operated from 1867 to 1899. It later became a dance hall. Excerpt from Sauk Prairie Star, Sauk City, 18 February, 1960. Winery bought in 1972 by Rober...
Kehl Winery
February 18, 1960
Two young women looking at a wine making tool. Winery operated from 1867 to 1899. It later became a dance hall. Excerpt from Sauk Prairie Star, Sauk City, 18 February, 1960. Winery bought in 1972 b...
Lock at Power Dam
March 11, 1914
Looking upstream (north) through the lock at the Prairie du Sac dam. The power house is on the left. The flow of the river has been diverted through the lock and the power house.
Power House from Hill
November 1, 1913
Elevated view from the hill, looking northeast at the power house at the Prairie du Sac dam. Much of the brickwork has been completed. Concrete forms for the lock are apparent on the right. The nar...
Wagon Bridge
View across water towards a wooden wagon bridge over the Wisconsin River. A farm and tree-covered hills are on the opposite shoreline.
Main Office at Prairie du Sac Dam Site
March 1911
Construction workers posing during construction of the main office at the Wisconsin River dam site.
