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Farmhouses and Churches

Date: 1900
Description: View from hill across field towards farmhouses, dwellings and churches along a road. In the foreground are stumps. Caption reads: "Big Falls, Wis."
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Main Street Big Falls

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Description: Photographic postcard view down center of unpaved street in the central business district of a rural community. On the left is a general store, and on the ...
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Rock-Strewn Hillside

Date: 1925
Description: Heavily rock-strewn hillside and rail fence.
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Finney Library

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Description: View from street towards the Finney Library, with cars parked at an angle in front. The firm of H.T. Liebert of Milwaukee and Wausau was the architect. Cap...
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Man Drinking from Stoneware Jug

Date: 1922
Description: View across field towards a man standing and taking a drink from a stoneware jug. Beside him on the left is a team of two horses attached to a plow. Both h...
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Scandinavia Ski Team Posing in the Snow

Date: 1922
Description: Scandinavia Ski Team, all men, are posing in a row with their skis propped on their shoulders. In the background is a snow-covered hill and trees.
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Woman on Horseback

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Description: Woman on horseback posing near a fence. There is a hill in the background.
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Group Portrait of Men in Front of John Frogner's House

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Description: Group portrait of six men sitting in front of or leaning against a fence. The title suggests this is at John G. Frogner's house in Iola. There are building...
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Rock Festival

Date: 06 27 1970
Description: Elevated view from back of stage of band playing at a rock festival at the "People's Fair." In the background is a crowd watching from a lawn. Tents are on...
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Veterans' Home Landing

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Description: Sepia-toned photographic postcard view from hill looking down towards men standing on the pier at the Veterans' Home. A water tower is across the water. Ca...
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Wisconsin Veteran Home

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Waupaca, Wis. Wisconsin Veteran Home, Dock and Water Tower, Chain O'Lakes." Elevated view from hill of a man on a pier, walking towar...
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Whispering Pines on Marl Lake

Date: 1940
Description: Text on front reads: "View at Whispering Pines on Marl Lake, Chain O' Lakes, Waupaca, Wisconsin." Outdoor seating with canopies and a birdhouse on the shor...
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View of Scandinavia

Date: 1922
Description: Elevated view of a town, looking down from the right side of the main street and several buildings. In the distance are tree-covered hills. Caption reads: ...

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