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Liberty Street in Fountain City
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View looking east on Liberty Street from Shore Drive. In the foregound is the F. Bohri & Son Clothing store, and behind it is a store selling "Drugs, Medicines, Books & Stationary".
1895
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Publication Information
| Creator | Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846- |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1895 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (G473)144 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465633402121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06131 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Overlooking Fountain City
1885
Elevated view looking south over Fountain City and river.
Fountain City Magistrates
1888
Outdoor group portrait of magistrates sitting around a table in front of the fire house. Identified (left to right): Edward Funke, William Schuster, David Thoeny, John L. Uttermuehl (with top hat),...
Alma Milling Company Fire
April 6, 1899
Street view showing Alma Milling Co. building on fire. Photograph was taken from Gerhard Gesell's studio balcony.
"McCormick Day" at Fountain City
1890
Elevated view of people, horses, and wagons gathered in the center of Fountain City to celebrate McCormick Day. Scherer's Hotel is at left. The event was organized by a McCormick Harvesting Machine...
Men On Bluffs Over Fountain City
circa 1890-1899
Two men posing on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River at Fountain City. Fountain Brewery is visible at bottom right.
Gerhard and Christine Gesell
1879
Studio portrait of photographer Gerhard Gesell, Sr. and his wife Christine Giesen Gesell taken shortly after their marriage in 1879. She is sitting in a chair, and he is standing and leaning on the...
