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Broadway Bridge

Date: 1938
Description: Colorized postcard view from shoreline of a stone bridge lined with lampposts. Dwellings and commercial buildings are on the far side. An elevated railroad...
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Island Woolen Mills

Date: 1921
Description: Colorized postcard view of the exterior of the woolen mill along the banks of a river. A water tower is on the left, and a smokestack is on the right. Capt...
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Broad Street, Looking East

Date: 1915
Description: View down a tree-lined street in a residential neighborhood featuring large houses with porches. There is an automobile driving down the street and a man w...
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High School

Date: 1916
Description: Hand-colored postcard view from across street towards the Chippewa Falls High School on North Bridge Street. Caption reads: "High School, Chippewa Falls, W...
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Looking at West De Pere from East Side, Rivervew Park

Date: 1920
Description: Looking at west De Pere from the east side. Shrubs and foliage are in the foreground. There are buildings and trees on the opposite shoreline. Caption read...
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Walworth Avenue

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Description: View down wide median in a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The median is landscaped with flowers and bushes, and a lamppost. Automobiles are parked on...
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Walworth County Hospital

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Description: Black and white photographic postcard of the county hospital, a four-story stone building. Young trees and bushes are on the lawn. Caption reads: "Walworth...
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Front View, Marianum

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Description: Hand-colored view of the front of the Marianum Convent. Caption reads: "Front View, Marianum, Elm Grove, Wis."
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Rear View, Marianum

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Description: Colorized view of the back of the Marianum Convent. An automobile is parked in the drive. Caption reads: "Rear View, Marianum, Elm Grove, Wis."
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Holy Family Hospital and Grotto

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Description: Slightly elevated black and white view of a stone hospital and grotto affiliated with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Trees and shrubs are on the lawns d...
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Kenosha Hospital

Date: 1916
Description: Illustration of a four-story hospital. Caption reads: "Kenosha Hospital, Kenosha, Wis."
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Pennoyer Sanitarium

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Description: View across lawn toward the sanitarium. There is a net set up on the lawn in the foreground. Caption reads: "Pennoyer Sanitarium, Kenosha, Wis. N.A. Pennoy...
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The Chas. Durkee School

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Description: Color illustration of a school building. Oval and arched windows are above the arched entrances. Caption reads: "The Chas. Durkee School, Kenosha, Wis."
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City Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of City Hospital. Caption reads: "City Hospital, Madison, Wis."
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Steensland Bridge

Date: 1920
Description: View from shoreline towards the Steensland Bridge crossing the Yahara River at Tenney Park. There are people in a boat just under the bridge. Caption reads...
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Steamer "Wisconsin" on Lake Mendota

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Description: Elevated view from shoreline towards an excursion steamer filled with tourists on Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "Steamer 'Wisconsin' on Lake Mendota, Madiso...
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Yahara River, Yahara Park

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Description: View down the Yahara River towards where it enters Lake Monona at Yahara Park. There are a few houses on either side of the river. Caption reads: "Yahara R...
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University Drive

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Description: View of University Drive along Lake Mendota with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the distance. Caption reads: "University Drive, Madison, Wis."
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St. Joseph's Hospital

Date: 1922
Description: Exterior view of St. Joseph's Hospital. Caption reads: "St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, Wis."
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Mazomanie High School

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Description: Exterior view of a high school building with a bell tower in the center of the roof. Caption reads: "Mazomanie High School, Mazomanie, Wis."

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