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Black Hawk Tree
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The Black Hawk Tree growing in the middle of the street, now East Black Hawk Avenue. There are houses on the left and the road is lined with trees planted in neat rows. There is snow on the ground. According to legend, Chief Black Hawk hid in the branches of this tree for three days during the Black Hawk War. The tree was destroyed in a storm in the 1920's.
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
Publication Information
| Creator | State Historical Society of Wisconsin |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 14 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Black Hawk Tree photographs, 1893-1920 |
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| Call Number | PH 2481 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126138402121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Black Hawk's Surrender
Diorama in the Milwaukee Public Museum depicting Black Hawk's surrender on August 27, 1832 at Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien.
Black Hawk Tree
1915
Caption reads: "Black Hawk Tree, Prairie du Chien, Wis." The tree is in the center of an unpaved road. It was rumored that Chief Black Hawk hid within this tree to escape soldiers from Fort Crawford.
Brisbois House
1920
View of the front and right side of the Brisbois house. An automobile is parked on the right.
Winter at Villa Louis
View of snow-covered trees on the west lawn of the Villa Louis grounds.
Surrender of Black Hawk
1940
Photograph of a painting by Cal Peters depicting the surrender of Black Hawk at Fort Crawford in 1832.
