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Devil's Post Office, Mirror Lake

Date: 1910
Description: The Devil's Post Office rock formation, with a hole in the rocks, and graffiti. Near the Dells of the Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Devil's Post Office, Mirro...
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Dells of the Chippewa River by Moonlight

Date: 1910
Description: View of the dells on the Chippewa river. The night view shows a wooden walkway along the base of the cliff leading toward a railroad bridge across the rive...
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Sunset View, Door County

Date: 1932
Description: Color postcard view of a brilliant sunset over Green Bay. There is a forested shoreline in the distance. Caption reads: "Sunset View, Door County, Wisconsi...
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First Street

Date: 1920
Description: Colorized view of First Street along the Chippewa River. Homes are on the left along the tree-lined street. A bridge is crossing the river in the distance ...
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Harbor Scene - Alpine Resort

Date: 1932
Description: Colorized postcard of Green Bay from Egg Harbor. A long pier with a rowboat at the side and a sailboat at the end. Caption reads: "Harbor Scene - Alpine Re...
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Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin, The Peninsula State Park Just Across the Bay

Date: 1935
Description: Hand-colored elevated view from hill of Ephraim, Eagle Bay and Peninsula State Park. Dwellings and a church are in the foreground. Caption reads: "Ephraim,...
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Fish Creek

Date: 1924
Description: Street scene with a group of people gathered in front of a store with a public telephone. Caption reads: "Fish Creek, Wis."
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Harvest Field in Wisconsin

Date: 1921
Description: Subtitled: "(Scenes along the country roads.)" Hand-colored view of a field with harvested hay. A road and entry gate are on the lower left.
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River View from Town Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View across a still river with buildings reflected in it. Boathouses are along the shore. Caption reads: "River View from Town Bridge, Jefferson, Wis."
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Court House and Soldiers' Monument

Date: 1909
Description: View toward the Soldiers' Monument with three statues on a pedestal, and the Court House behind it. A clock tower is to the right of the entrance behind tr...
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The Little Red Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View from shoreline towards a footbridge across the Rock River. People are standing on the bridge. Caption reads: "The Little Red Bridge, Jefferson, Wis."
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Milwaukee Street

Date: 1910
Description: View of Milwaukee Street and the bridge crossing the Rock River. Horses and buggies are in the road. A building with a bell tower is in the background. Cap...
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Residence of C.H. Lytton

Date: 1912
Description: View of a large private home with a manicured lawn, statue, and flower beds. Caption reads: "Residence of C.H. Lytton, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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Residence of A.C [sic] Bartlett

Date: 1912
Description: View of a large private home with flowery shrubs. Caption reads: "Residence of A.C [sic] Bartlett, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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St. Mary's Hospital

Date: 1916
Description: Colorized postcard view across lawn towards a large building, partially obscured by trees. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Columbus, Wis."
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Madison and the Wisconsin State Capitol at Night

Date: 1940
Description: Twilight view of the Madison skyline across Lake Monona. Caption reads: "Madison and the Wisconsin State Capitol at Night, Madison, Wisconsin."
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Fountain in High School Yard

Date: 1911
Description: Colorized postcard view of children sitting around a fountain. Caption reads: "Fountain in High School Yard, Jefferson, Wis."
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Scene in Vilas Park

Date: 1928
Description: View of a walking path through Vilas Park along Lake Wingra, with flowering bushes and trees in the lawn. Caption reads: "Scene in Vilas Park, Madison, Wis...
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Tenney Park

Date: 1911
Description: View from shoreline across river towards an industrial building near the Yahara River. A bridge is behind trees and bushes on the right. Caption reads: "Te...
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View from the Capitol Dome, Looking South

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of the southeast corner of Capitol Square. The Park Hotel is on the right and Lake Monona is in the background. An electric streetcar is goin...

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