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South Water Street

Date: 
Description: View of businesses on South Water Street, including the Monroe County Bank and a drugstore on the left. Caption reads: "South Water Street, Sparta, Wis."
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Large Animal Sculptures

Date: 05 31 1965
Description: A row of sculptured horses and a cow's head at the Creative Display Company, currently known as the FAST Corporation.
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Zion's Church

Date: 1900
Description: Colorized view of the church. Caption reads: "Zion's Church, Sparta, Wis."
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Water Street, Looking North

Date: 1910
Description: View of Water Street, featuring the Monroe County Bank on the corner on the left. Caption reads: "Water Street, Looking North, Sparta, Wis."
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View of Sparta, Wisconsin

Date: 1858
Description: View on North Water Street, showing the building in which the Bank of Sparta was founded. A man is walking beside a oxen pulling a covered wagon.
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Street Scene during the Berry Season

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view over rooftops towards a main street during berry season. Horse-drawn wagons are gathered further down the street near an intersection. The Mo...
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Oak Street, East

Date: 1920
Description: View down street towards an intersection. Large lampposts are at each corner. A sign on the building on the left reads: "Sidney." Caption reads: "Oak St. E...
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Monroe County Courthouse

Date: 1940
Description: View across lawn with trees toward the courthouse. Caption reads: "Court House, Sparta, Wis."
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Masonic Temple

Date: 1910
Description: View across intersection toward a Masonic temple.
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Hotel Lewis

Date: 1900
Description: Diagonal view across road toward the hotel. Caption reads: "Hotel Lewis, Sparta, Wis."
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Court Street in Sparta, Wisconsin

Date: 1910
Description: Court Street in Sparta.
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Castleman House

Date: 1895
Description: The former Castleman log house and hotel, possibly 45 years after it was built. In the foreground are wooden wagons and wagon parts.

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Carnegie Library

Date: 1920
Description: View toward the front of the library. Caption reads: "Carnegie Library, Sparta, Wis."
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Montgomery Street Bridge

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: View from shoreline of bridge and stream.
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Montgomery Street Bridge Damage

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: Looking west down road towards the bridge. The roadway is damaged in two spots, leaving large gaps. The walls of the bridge are still intact. Traffic barri...
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Oak Street Bridge Collapse

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: View from water of bridge collapsed into the river, with the metal supports half submerged and the brick base crumbling. Dwellings can be seen along the hi...
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Water Street Bridge Reconstruction

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: Looking south down street, with storefronts on either side. The street and bridge are undergoing reconstruction. Military vehicles are in the background.
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Water Street Bridge Reconstruction

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: Looking Northwest. Workers are standing on the right next to the exposed drainage pipes in the damaged bridge. Sheets and quilts are covering the entranc...
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Water Street Bridge Repair

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: Looking south. A jeep sits in the middle of the construction zone. The storefronts are covered with quilts and blankets.
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Debris Under Water Street Bridge

Date: 06 02 1943
Description: Behind the drugstore, looking downstream. The water under the bridge is full of construction debris.

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