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U.S. Lighthouse in Fish Creek

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Description: U.S. Lighthouse with people standing in the yard next to it. Caption reads: "U. S. Lighthouse, Fish Creek Wis."
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Downtown Fish Creek

Date: 1905
Description: View across field and fence downhill towards the town of Fish Creek and the bay. Caption reads: "Greetings from Fish Creek, Wis."
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Peninsula State Park

Date: 1954
Description: View looking west from Eagle Bluff toward Nicolet Bay, the Strawberry Islands, and Chambers Island. Three people are sitting on the stone wall of the overl...
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Eagle Bluff, Peninsula State Park

Date: 1960
Description: View across water towards the 180-foot high Eagle Bluff. The bluff received its name from the eagles which formerly nested there.
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Eagle Bluff, Peninsula State Park

Date: 1910
Description: View of the steps leading to Eagle Cave on Eagle Bluff. The bluff received its name from the eagles which formerly nested there. Caption reads: "Scene at E...
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Totem Pole in Peninsula State Park

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Description: The totem pole has a carved wooden bear clinging to the top. The totem pole was erected in 1927 in honor of the aboriginal inhabitants of Wisconsin. Potawa...
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Eagle Lighthouse, Peninsula State Park

Date: 1957
Description: Color photographic postcard view of the Eagle Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park.
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Fish Creek, Wis. From the Bluff

Date: 1944
Description: Elevated view of Fish Creek and Green Bay. Dwellings are in the foreground. The Peninsula State Park is across the bay. Caption reads: "Fish Creek, Wis. Fr...
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Harbor View, Fish Creek

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view from hill of Fish Creek and its harbor. A steamer is near the dock. The Peninsula State Park is across the bay. Caption reads: "Harbor View, ...
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The Bathing Beach

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Description: View from shoreline looking out towards the public beach with several bathers. Diving platforms are out in the bay. Caption reads: "Fish Creek, Wis. The Ba...
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Dock, Fish Creek

Date: 1907
Description: View across water towards the Fish Creek Dock with a boathouse, and a steamer pulling up from the left. A group of people are gathered on the dock. Caption...
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Welckers Casino

Date: 1907
Description: Slightly elevated view of a rectangular three-story building with wrap-around porches on the first and second floors. Tables and chairs are on the second f...
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Main Street

Date: 1957
Description: Color print of a view of Main Street. The Red Owl Agency is on the left, and a Standard Service Station is further down the street on the right. Cars are p...
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Main Street

Date: 1915
Description: Sepia-toned view down unpaved Main Street. Buildings, dwellings and trees are lining the street. Four men are standing in the street near a fence in the ce...
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Fish Creek

Date: 1924
Description: Street scene with a group of people gathered in front of a store with a public telephone. Caption reads: "Fish Creek, Wis."
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The Dam on Fish Creek

Date: 1911
Description: View upriver towards the dam on Fish Creek. There is a small building on the left bank just above the dam.
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Episcopal Church

Date: 1908
Description: View across field towards the Episcopal Church, which is obscured by trees. Caption reads: "Episcopal Church, Fish Creek, Wis."
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Regatta Day

Date: 1908
Description: View across water from shoreline towards a crowd of people gathered on the main dock. Boats are in the water near the dock, and one person is rowing a boat...
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Bathing Beach

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Description: View from dunes towards a beach with bathers. The main dock and Peninsula State Park are in the distance. Caption reads: "Bathing Beach - Fish Creek, Wis."
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Busy Pier Scene

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Description: View of the marina, with several docked sailboats. The tree-lined shoreline is in the background. Caption reads: "Busy Pier Scene, Fish Creek, Wis."

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