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McCord Rock, Devil's Rock, Donald's Rock, Preacher's Cap
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View of a farmstead with fences, haystacks and a wooden outbuilding. Two men are posing on top of McCord Rock, one of them saluting with his hat. Another man is standing on the bridge over a river in the foreground, and two other men are standing just uphill near a tree and fencing in the center. Also known as Devil's Rock and Donald's Rock and Dahl listed the view for sale in his 1876 descriptive list as "Preacher's Cap, Springdale, Wis." The rock rises above the valley of the Sugar River.
1876
Dahl, Andreas Larsen, 1844-1923
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I.G. Brader's Farmstead
1876
View of a farmstead with fences, haystacks and a wooden building. A man is in the background on top of McCord Rock, also called Devil's Chimney, Preacher's Cap and Donald's Rock. I.G. Brader owned...
Cattle, Haystacks, and a Mill
1876
Sheep and cattle are within a split-rail fence. Two men are behind the fence standing on the roof of a shade shelter for the cattle. Haystacks and a windmill near buildings are behind the men.
Man and Boy in G. Larsen's Barnyard
circa 1870-1879
A man and a boy are in the barnyard of the G. Larsen farm with cows and dogs. A haystack with a temporary roof and a drive-through corn crib are evident.
View of Farm and Man on Haystack
1869
A farm house, a barn with a cupola, and a man standing on top of a haystack.
Camping Party at Devil's Lake
July 1876
A camping party rests at the top of a bluff at Devil's Lake State Park.
Curiosities In Springdale, Wisconsin
1874
"Curiosities in Springdale, Wisconsin." A view of Nellie Springen, perhaps with her family, at a rocky outcropping enjoying coffee.