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Horse-Drawn Patent Medicines Wagon

Date: 01 07 1937
Description: A traveling salesman with Willson's Monarch Labs is standing beside the horse-drawn wagon that took him on sales routes in rural Wisconsin. Willson manufac...
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Edgerton, Wisconsin

Date: 1871
Description: Like many southeastern Wisconsin villages, Edgerton was settled by Yankee immigrants in the 1830s. Though this view gives no indication of it, by 1871 toba...
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Fulton Street in Edgerton

Date: 1874
Description: View, from a distance, of Fulton Street in Edgerton. A church is in the distance.
Photograph

Menhall Band Pavilion

Date: 1926
Description: Brick band pavilion, with five steps leading to entrance, shrubbery around the exterior, and houses and trees in the background.
Postcard

Edgerton Public Library

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Description: View of the Edgerton Public Library from the front. Caption reads: "Public Library, Beloit, Wis."
Postcard

Edgerton Public Library

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Description: View towards the entrance to the Edgerton Public Library, with a sidewalk in front, and a driveway to the left of the building. An American flag on a flagp...
Postcard

Birdseye View of Edgerton

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Description: View of the town with a church in the foreground. Caption reads: "Birdseye View, Edgerton, Wis."
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Burdick Homestead in Edgerton

Date: 1930
Description: Burdick homestead, which was originally made from logs. Built in 1842, it was said to be the first house west of the Rock River.
Postcard

Catholic Church in Edgerton

Date: 1925
Description: Entrance to the Catholic Church. Caption reads: "Catholic Ch Edgerton, Wis."
Postcard

Child High School, Edgerton, Wis.

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Description: Front entrance to Child High School. A group of children are standing near the curb on the right. Caption reads: "Child High School, Edgerton, Wis."
Postcard

High School in Edgerton

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Description: Front entrance of high school. Caption reads: "High School, Edgerton, Wis."
Photograph

Railroad Bridge Removal

Date: 1885
Description: Partial removal of railroad bridge over Rock River. A train is on a section not being removed in order to transport men and materials.
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Merry Go Round

Date: 1932
Description: Children pose on a merry-go-round (carousel) in the Edgerton Public Park. The rear wall of a church forms the background, and there appears to be a bridge ...
Photograph

Mabson Farm after the Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View across felled trees towards two women standing near the porch of a damaged brick house.
Photograph

The Heritage Farm after the Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View of damaged farmhouse and group of people sitting and standing outdoors. The roof was blown off and windows were shattered. Four women stand in the yar...
Postcard

High School

Date: 1907
Description: Black and white photographic postcard of the high school. A sign on the building reads: "Public School." Caption reads: "High School, Edgerton, Wis."
Postcard

One of Edgerton's Fine Residences

Date: 1911
Description: Black and white photographic postcard of a two-story brick house with a large front yard. Caption reads: "One of Edgerton's Fine Residences, Edgerton, Wis....
Postcard

Pluess Chiropractic Clinic

Date: 1959
Description: Black and white photographic postcard of an Art Deco-style brick building with an neon sign in front.
Postcard

Catholic Church and Parsonage

Date: 1907
Description: Black and white photographic postcard view from across the street towards the Catholic Church and parsonage. The church has a rose window above the entranc...
Postcard

Fulton Street West

Date: 1948
Description: View down center of Fulton Street which is lined with street lamps, parked cars, and commercial buildings. Pedestrians are strolling along the street and s...

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