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Polperro House Bedroom

Date: 1940
Description: A bedroom in the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after restoration...
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Polperro House Cellar

Date: 1940
Description: Jars of canned food are stored in the cellar of the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered...
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Polperro House

Date: 1945
Description: A restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after restoration the siding was...
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Polperro House Drawing

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Description: A drawing of the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after restoration...
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Polperro House and Woman

Date: 1940
Description: A woman demonstrating how Shake Rag Street got its name, with the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, behind her. The house was temporarily co...
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Robert Neal Baking Cornish Pasty

Date: 1942
Description: Robert Neal baking Cornish pasty at Pendarvis.
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Robert Neal Serving Cornish Pasty

Date: 1942
Description: Robert Neal serving Cornish pasty at Pendarvis.
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Polperro Kitchen

Date: 1940
Description: The stove and oven in the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after re...
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Polperro Undergoing Restoration

Date: 1940
Description: A restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, built in the 1840s, on Shake Rag Street undergoing restoration. The house was temporarily covered with s...
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Polperro House Living Room

Date: 1948
Description: The living room in the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after resto...
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Polperro House Bedroom

Date: 1940
Description: The bedroom in the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after restorati...
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Polperro House Living Room

Date: 1940
Description: The living area in the restored Cornish miner's house, called Polperro, on Shake Rag Street. The house was temporarily covered with siding, but after resto...
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Primitive Methodist Church

Date: 1870
Description: View over rooftops towards the primitive Methodist Church, which is surrounded by homes.
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Primitive Methodist Church

Date: 1900
Description: A primitive Methodist Church building. Caption reads: "Old P.M. Church Mineral Point, Wis."
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Milwaukee Road Railroad Depot

Date: 1930
Description: The Milwaukee Road Railroad Depot.
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Lower Ward School

Date: 1925
Description: Lower Ward School (also called Second Ward School) built in 1867 and used through 1923. It was torn down in 1931.
Drawing

Drawing of Cornish Home

Date: 1960
Description: A Cornish house on Shake Rag Street.
Print

Mineral Point History Book Cover

Date: 1962
Description: A book cover for "Mineral Point: A History" by George Fiedler. The cover illustration is a Max Fernekes print of Shake Rag Street, a popular street for Cor...
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Shake Rag Street

Date: 1930
Description: A Cornish miner's home on Shake Rag Street.
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Shake Rag Street

Date: 1935
Description: Shake Rag Street, showing Cornish miner's homes. The street was formerly called Hoard Street in honor of Capt. R.C. Hoard who was stationed at Fort Defianc...

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