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Farmworkers Taking a Break

Date: 1913
Description: Group of farm workers, men and women, posing in a field, holding various beverages. One man has his arm over a barrel on a stand in the center. In the back...
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Akron Soap Box Derby

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Description: All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs. Shows an elevated view of the "Derby Downs Hill with Grandstands and Finish Line. Famous Goodyear Zeppelin Dock...
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East Shore, Devil's Lake

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Description: Photographic postcard of the railroad tracks around the East Shore of the lake in Devil's Lake State Park. Telephone poles are between the tracks and the s...
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View from the New Warner Road, Devil's Lake State Park

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Description: Photographic postcard view from hill of Devil's Lake and bluffs seen through the trees. A roof and chimney are below the hill. The text at the bottom reads...
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Tourist Camp, Devil's Lake State Park

Date: 08 16 1935
Description: Photographic postcard of a tourist camp at Devil's Lake State Park. A scene of picnic tables, automobiles and tents pitched among trees and grass. Text at ...
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Swimming on Top of Blue Mounds

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the swimming pool on top of the mounds in Blue Mounds State Park. There are people swimming as well as standing around the si...
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West View from Top of Blue Mounds

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Description: Photographic postcard of the view to the west from the top of Blue Mounds, in Blue Mounds State Park. Handwritten is "Platteville Mounds, 45 miles" with an...
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Grand View From Top of Blue Mounds

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Description: Photographic postcard of the view towards Madison from the top of Blue Mounds. Handwritten on the card is "State Capitol, 25 miles" with an arrow. Text bel...
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Oak Grove Parking Area at the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Postcard of the entrance to the Cave of the Mounds. A curved sign sits on two square stone pillars. The sign reads: "Welcome, Cave of the Mounds, Drive In....
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A Pretty Residence Street

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Description: Photographic postcard of a residential street. The tree-lined street is not paved. Homes can be seen behind the trees. Text below reads: "A Pretty Residenc...
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Wisconsin River Bridge

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Description: Photographic postcard from hill looking down at the bridge over the Wisconsin River. A gas station is visible on the right. Text below reads: "Wisconsin Ri...
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Wisconsin Avenue

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Description: Photographic postcard of Wisconsin Avenue. Many automobiles are being driven, and others are parked at the curb at an angle. The street sign on the corner ...
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Aerial View of Boulder Junction

Date: 1959
Description: Color postcard of an aerial view of town. There is a lake in the background in the upper left.
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Train Making a Stop at the Breed Station

Date: 1943
Description: Photographic postcard of a train stopped at the Chicago & North West railroad station. A small group of people stand in the grass waiting beside the tracks...
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Rock Formation

Date: 12 10 1907
Description: Photographic postcard of a rock formation with two tree stumps and plants on top. Gravel and scrub vegetation are in the background. Text below reads: "Sce...
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Methodist Episcopal Church

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Caption reads: "M.E. Church, Brooklyn, Wis."
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"Soo" Depot

Date: 05 14 1909
Description: Black and white postcard view of the Soo Line railroad depot. Caption reads: "'SOO' Depot, Bruce, Wis."
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Greetings From Bruce

Date: 05 15 1909
Description: Photographic postcard of a poster promoting Bruce with seven photographs. The fairgrounds, Main Street, farm scene, Catholic Church, Chippewa River bridge,...
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Arpin's Farm

Date: 07 06 1915
Description: Photographic postcard across field towards Arpin's Farm. The farm is in the distance. On the extreme right is a row of power lines stretching to the horizo...
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Natural Bridge

Date: 01 20 1914
Description: Photographic postcard of a geological formation called "Natural Bridge" in Natural Bridge State Park.

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