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Men on Riverbank

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Description: Men working along the shore of the river, probably in connection with the rock crushing works, one-half mile south of the York Iron Company on the Black Ri...
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Railroad Bridge and Dam

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Description: G. B. & W. Railroad Bridge and the building of the Hatfield Dam.
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Pontoon Bridge

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Description: Pontoon bridge across the river on Fillmore Street built after the 1911 flood.
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Senior High School

Date: 1897
Description: Senior High School under construction.
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Senior High School

Date: 1897
Description: Workers pose on scaffolding in front of the Senior High School during construction. A child and a man with a bicycle are on the lower left side underneath ...
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Men Repairing Street

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Description: Men filling in Main Street after the 1911 flood. Forms are probably for the basement of the Cozy Corner Tavern.
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Men Working on First Street

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Description: Men working on the passage of Town Creek under First Street, one-half block north of Main Street.
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Men Working on First Street

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Description: Men working on the passage of Town Creek under First Street, one-half block north of Main Street.
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Men Working on Powerhouse

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Description: Men working on the bulkhead above the powerhouse and the powerhouse flume.
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Men Working on Building

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Description: Men working on the foundation of a building, possibly laying a foundation for the post-flood business district dam.
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Men Working on Building

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Description: Men working on the foundation of a building, possibly laying a foundation for the post-flood business district dam.
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Men Working on Building

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Description: Men constructing a building, or laying a foundation for the post-flood business district dam, using steam-powered machinery in front of the Merchants Hotel...
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Men Building Dam

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Description: Men building the post-flood business district dam. The flood of 1911 went around the Black River Falls Dam and washed out most of the business section of t...
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Men Building Dam

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Description: Men laying the foundation for the post-flood business district dam.
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Men Building Dam

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Description: Men constructing the post-flood business district dam using steam-powered machinery.
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Men Working at Dam

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Description: Men working in a drained reservoir with shovels, probably at the Hatfield Dam.
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Men with Two Horses

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Description: Tall horse and short horse drawing a covered-box wagon, probably the southeast corner of First and Main Streets.
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Group of Men on Wagon

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Description: Six men and a boy sitting on a wagon.
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Two Women in Road Cart

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Description: Two women in a road cart pulled by a mule. Mules were almost unknown at the time. The road cart was not a typical vehicle and was considered inappropriate ...
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Man in Horse-Drawn Wagon

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Description: Man in a wagon, leading another horse, which is probably a breeding stallion. Note that the horses' tails are tied up to keep them out of the mud. Building...

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