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Yacht Club

Date: 1905
Description: View towards the Yacht Club on the shoreline of Lake Winnebago. There is a widow's walk on the roof, and a large wrap-around porch.
Photograph

Timothy Crane House

Date: 1900
Description: View from sidewalk of the Timothy Crane house. Caption reads: "Timothy Crane House, Oshkosh".
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State Normal School

Date: 1900
Description: View across street towards the school building. Caption reads: "State Normal School—Oshkosh, Wis."
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State Normal School

Date: 1907
Description: Campus of the State Normal School. Caption reads: "Oshkosh, Wis." and "Normal School".
Photograph

Soper House

Date: 1900
Description: Residence of B.H. Soper, a furniture manufacturer and dealer.
Postcard

Sawyer Residence

Date: 1905
Description: A view of the residence of Philetus Sawyer, mayor of Oshkosh from 1863-1864. A group of children are sitting on the lawn on the right. Sawyer was also a U....
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St. Mary's Church

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view from street towards the front and right side of St. Mary's Church.
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Rideout House

Date: 1900
Description: View from street towards the residence of W.K. Rideout. A horse-drawn carriage is in the driveway. Caption reads: "W. K. Rideout House, Oshkosh".
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Oshkosh Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: Exterior view of the Oshkosh Public Library. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899, and the library was finally complete in September of 1900. Located on...
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Oshkosh Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: View across street towards the Oshkosh Public Library, located on Washington Avenue. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899 and the library was finally co...
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Oshkosh Opera House

Date: 1900
Description: Stereograph of the interior of the Oshkosh Opera House, located on High Street. This opera house was built in 1883 and was renovated in the 1980s.
Postcard

High School

Date: 1905
Description: Oshkosh High School. Caption reads: "High School, Oshkosh, Wis."
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Hotel Athearn

Date: 1905
Description: Hotel Athearn, which was built across the street from the Grand Opera House. Designed by William Waters. Caption reads: "Athearn Hotel, Oshkosh, Wis."
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway

Date: 1905
Description: Passenger station of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Caption reads: "C. & N. W. Depot, Oshkosh, Wis."
Photograph

Algoma Country Club

Date: 08 24 1900
Description: Exterior view of the Algoma Country Club. A group of people are on the wrap-around porch.
Photograph

Libbey House

Date: 1900
Description: Residence of D.L. Libbey, built about 1880. Caption reads: "D. L. Libbey House, Oshkosh, ca. 1880".
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Full House at Grand Opera House

Date: 1902
Description: View from the stage of the audience at the Grand Opera House.
Book or Pamphlet

Bird's-Eye View of the Paine Lumber Company

Date: 1902
Description: Two panoramic bird's-eye views of the Paine Lumber Company, including the general plant, sawmill, and lumber yards. Heading at the top says: Home of Wiscon...
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Oshkosh High School

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored postcard view of Oshkosh High School in early spring. Several bare trees are on the lawn in front of the school. Caption reads: "Oshkosh High ...
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Ready for Elks Parade at Oshkosh

Date: 1902
Description: Hand-colored view of a horse and carriage decorated for a parade. Jessie Jack Hooper, wearing a floral hat, holds a decorated parasol in the front seat. A ...

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