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The Wreck of the Steamer J.S.

Date: 06 25 1910
Description: The wreck of the sternwheel excursion, J.S., after being destroyed by fire. Caption reads: "This wreck of the Str. J.S. Burned June 25, 1910, now ly...
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Church

Date: 04 28 1925
Description: Exterior of church with people walking toward the entrance.
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Monument to the Pioneers

Date: 1925
Description: A man kneels next to a monument dedicated to the pioneers.
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Stone House in Genoa

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of an early stone house. An automobile is parked on the left side of the building.
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Barn Raising

Date: 1885
Description: Seated group of women and children participating in a barn raising.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view over rooftops of Viroqua.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view over rooftops of Viroqua.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of Viroqua. Commercial buildings are in the foreground, with houses among trees in the background.
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Elevated View of Viroqua

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view over rooftops of Viroqua. Commercial buildings are in the foreground, with a street on the left.
Postcard

Viroqua Public Library

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view from road towards the Viroqua Public Library. Young trees along the sidewalk have have protective supports around them. Caption reads: "Viroq...
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First National Bank, Viroqua, Wisconsin

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view from intersection towards the First National Bank on a street corner. A building next to the bank on the right has a sign that reads, in part...
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View Across River of Victory

Date: 
Description: View across the river towards buildings along the shoreline in Victory.
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Battle Hollow Sign

Date: 1927
Description: View of the Battle Hollow sign along an unpaved road. In the distance on the left is a rock formation covered with trees. Sign reads: "Battle Hollow Clack ...
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Otis Arms

Date: 1957
Description: Otis Arms, uncle of Lewis Arms, poses in front of an automobile. He is dressed in a suit.
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Group of Men and Boys Threshing

Date: 1900
Description: Group of men and boys threshing. They are using a tractor for a belt-driven threshing machine, and on the left two horses pull a wagon with large barrels.
Map or Atlas

State of Wisconsin, County of Vernon, Town 13, Range 3 W, [Town of] Webster

Date: 
Description: This 20th century manuscript map, drawn on a printed township grid and copied from an 1878 map, shows landownership and acreages, roads, and streams in the...
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Road in the "Kickapoo Cut"

Date: 1920
Description: Road in the "Kickapoo Cut".
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Hillsboro City Hall

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Description: Exterior view from street of Hillsboro's City Hall. It was constructed in 1937 with assistance from a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The lowe...
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National Bicycle Week

Date: 1963
Description: View from street of group of local boys taking part in a celebration of National Bicycle Week. Members of the Shaker-Callaway Post of the VFW were on hand ...
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Bicycle Safety Instruction

Date: 1963
Description: Sterling Standiford, a State Trooper, talking to a group of local children on bicycle safety during National Bicycle Week. The activities took place outsid...

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