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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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Box Factory

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Description: Interior of building with equipment and exposed beams.
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Frank Willlman Funeral

Date: 07 16 1949
Description: Funeral cortege of veteran Frank "Bud" Willman at the railroad depot in Edgerton. The cortege included a color guard, Legionnaires and marching men of the...
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Dane County Homecrafters

Date: 03 06 1956
Description: Harold W. Rucks, of Edgerton sits in a wheel chair while working at a table jig saw. Rucks, who had been severely crippled for 17 years with rheumatiod art...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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Albion Academy Historic Marker

Date: 07 17 1960
Description: Participants at the dedication of the Albion Academy historical marker, from left to right, include, Judge Sverre Roang, program chairman, Dr. Leslie H. Fi...
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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."
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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....
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Pluess Chiropractic Clinic

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

Date: 1911
Description: View down Main Street towards a streetcar coming up the street. On the opposite side of the street are commercial buildings. The Monarch Building is in the...
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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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Front Street

Date: 1906
Description: Slightly elevated view of a parade on Front Street. Crowds of people are watching from the sidewalks. Caption reads: "Front St., Edgerton, Wis."
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Tobacco Field, Near Edgerton

Date: 1933
Description: Black and white photographic postcard (with colored sky) of farmers in a tobacco field ready for harvest. Caption reads: "Tobacco Field, Near Edgerton, Wis...
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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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View on Rock River

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Description: View of the Rock River with a herd of cattle wading in the shallow water. The far shoreline is in the background. Caption reads: "View on Rock River, Edger...
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In The Park

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Description: A park with a gazebo and a rustic bridge over a stream. A boy is standing on the bridge, and another boy is standing below it behind the bank. Caption read...
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Pleasant View Resort

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Description: View from water towards a building with a large porch obscured by trees. A flight of steps bordered by two brick columns leads from the lawn to the shoreli...

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