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Jackson Street Bridge

Date: 1945
Description: View across water toward a concrete arch bridge over the Rock River. Caption reads: "Jackson Street Bridge, Janesville, Wis."
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The New Milwaukee Street Bridge

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Description: View of a concrete arch bridge crossing the Rock River in downtown Janesville.
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C. & N. W. Passenger Depot

Date: 1911
Description: View of the Chicago and Northwestern Passenger Station. Horses and coaches are at the curb. A train is pulling up to the station, and men are standing on t...
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C. M. & St. Paul Depot

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Description: View across railroad tracks toward the C. M. & St. Paul Depot. Caption reads: "C. M. & St. Paul Depot, Janesville, Wis."
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Y.M.C.A. Building

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Description: Three-quarter view across street toward the building; established 1884. There is a corner turret and an arched entrance. Caption reads: "Y.M.C.A. Building,...
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Big Rock Monterey

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Description: Front of postcard envelope, with a scene of children on top of Big Rock Monterey on the Rock River. Inside the envelope is an accordion-folded set of vario...
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"Forest Home," Beloved of Frances E. Willard

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Description: Illustration of "Forest Home." Caption at top reads: "'Forest Home,' Beloved of Frances E. Willard (1846-1858)." Caption at bottom reads: "1 1/2 Miles from...
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Northwestern Depot

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Description: View across railroad tracks toward the Northwestern Railroad Depot in Janesville. Trains are on the tracks and automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption ...
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Tallmen Homestead and Museum

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Description: View across lawn toward the house. Caption reads: "Tallmen Homestead and Museum, Janesville, Wis."
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Janesville Public High School

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Description: View of the high school, which has a turret and an arched entrance. Caption reads: "Janesville Public High School, Janesville, Wis."
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City Hall

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Description: View across intersection toward the City Hall with a clock tower and an arched entrance. Caption reads: "City Hall, Janesville, Wis."
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Soldiers' Monument

Date: 1909
Description: View looking up at the Soldiers' Monument, a single column with a statue of a soldier on the top. Caption reads: "Soldiers' Monument, Janesville, Wis."
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Aeroplane View of Janesville

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Description: Colorized aerial view of central Janesville, with the Parker Pen building and Court House in the foreground. Caption reads: "Aeroplane View of Janesville, ...
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Chevrolet Motor Company

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the Chevrolet Motor Company headquarters and auto plant. Caption reads: "Chevrolet Motor Company, Janesville, Wis."
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Hotel Monterey

Date: 1930
Description: Colorized postcard view of a six-story corner hotel. Automobiles are parked at the curb. The cinema next door is showing Richard Arlen in "Burning Up." Cap...
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High School

Date: 1906
Description: View of the high school. Caption reads: "High School, Jefferson, Wis."
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Rock River and Bridge

Date: 1906
Description: Hand-colored postcard view of a bridge over a river from railroad tracks. There is a building on the far shoreline. Caption reads: "Rock River and Bridge, ...
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County Court House

Date: 1906
Description: Exterior view of the county courthouse, with a tower above the entrance. A man is standing in the left foreground. Caption reads: "County Court House, June...
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Bird's-Eye View

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Description: Elevated view of a row of businesses along the Fox River near the dam. There are horse-drawn vehicles in the street. Advertisements are on the side of the ...
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Second Street

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Description: View of the businesses lining Second Street. There is a horse and wagon at the curb, and boys are standing in the street. Caption reads: "Second Street, Ka...

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