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Captain John Cotton Residence

Date: 1953
Description: Captain John Cotton residence. Also known as "Beaupre," this Greek Revival style house was built in 1842 for Cotton, a retired U.S. Army officer.
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Fox River

Date: 1927
Description: View down hill towards the Fox River from the Eleazer Williams home. A group of people are automobiles are near a road near the shoreline.
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Long Tail Lighthouse

Date: 1905
Description: Long Tail Lighthouse and surrounding buildings.
Postcard

Tank Cottage

Date: 1907
Description: View across water toward the Tank Cottage. Caption reads: "The Historic Tank Cottage — over 100 years old — Green Bay, Wis."
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John Cotton House

Date: 1890
Description: John Cotton house visible on top of a hill.
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Back Stairway of a House

Date: 08 18 1963
Description: Two children stand on an outdoor stairway of wood-shingle house. Caption on back of print reads, "Back steps in 'Goosetown.' a section around Broadway and ...
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Shore near Red Banks

Date: 1936
Description: Shoreline and wavelets near Red Banks on Lake Michigan.
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Women's Outing

Date: 1882
Description: Four women relax and have fun together, sitting on the grass, wearing hats and long dresses. Two of them hold a cigarette in their hand, the other two have...
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Pavilion at Red Banks

Date: 1926
Description: Colorized postcard of a beachside pavilion and the long, wooden staircase leading down to the waterfront. Caption reads: "Pavilion at Red Banks, near Green...
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Old Fort Howard at Cross Fox River

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Description: Hand-colored postcard elevated view of buildings along the Fox River. Boats moored in the foreground. A train is passing by across the river. Old Fort Howa...

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