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Snowy Street Under International Harvester Truck Sign

Date: 03 01 1929
Description: Cars and houses along a snowy street as seen from under a neon "International Harvester Trucks" sign.
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Bill Toman and his Dog

Date: 12 17 1979
Description: Bill Toman playing with his dog, Little Niblet, on an icy walkway at Lake Mendota.
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Problem Solved

Date: 01 04 1978
Description: A man on a ladder is using a snow rake to rake his roof. The ladder is propped against the portico of his house. Caption reads: "PROBLEM SOLVED — Homeowner...
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Spring's Around the Corner

Date: 1953
Description: Snow covered ice extends into the Wisconsin River from the shorelines. Trees line the river bank in the background.
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End of a Cold Journey

Date: 02 18 1958
Description: The SS Meteor, a Great Lakes cargo steamship of whaleback design, coming into harbor. The ship is covered with snow and ice and the surface of the l...
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Trail of the Abominable Snowman

Date: 03 1961
Description: Tracks in the snow seen by moonlight on the shore of the Eau Claire River.
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Icy Arches

Date: 1969
Description: An ice storm has coated the trees beside Highway 32 between Waheno and Laona. A guard rail is in the foreground.
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Lighthouse

Date: 03 1969
Description: The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead Lighthouse silhouetted against the sun shining through the clouds. Snow covers the pier, and ice is floating on the la...
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Snow Shoveler

Date: 03 1969
Description: A man shoveling his driveway. He is framed by large icicles hanging from the eaves of the house. Across the street are more homes, and trees.
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Duck Creek

Date: 1970
Description: Water flows over a spillway and ice on Duck Creek.
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Winter Mooring

Date: 1976
Description: Fishing boats wintering on Lake Superior, which is frozen and covered with snow. Wooden fishing boxes are strewn in the foreground, and a wooded shoreline ...
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Boys Playing Hockey

Date: 1979
Description: Two boys playing hockey on a skating rink.
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First Light

Date: 1956
Description: Sunrise after an ice storm, showing the light gleaming on the silhouette of the trees and chicken wire fence.
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Snow Mantle

Date: 1961
Description: A narrow stream running under trees. The trees and banks are covered with fresh snow.
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Crystal River

Date: 1964
Description: The Crystal River running between icy banks lined with trees.
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Grand Jeté

Date: 1977
Description: A warmly dressed man is leaping off a curb and over a puddle of slush while crossing the street. There are automobiles in the background.

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