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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...
Postcard

Catholic Church in Edgerton

Date: 1925
Description: Entrance to the Catholic Church. Caption reads: "Catholic Ch 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.
Photograph

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 ...
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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

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...
Postcard

Rock River

Date: 1909
Description: Colorized view from grassy shoreline of the Rock River, with a couple in a rowboat. Trees are reflected in the calm water. Caption reads: "Rock River, Edge...

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