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Lincoln Memorial Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of Lincoln Memorial Bridge and plaza area. Lake Michigan is in the background, railroad tracks are below the bridge. Trees and grass surround...
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Special Train

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Description: The Milwaukee Merchants & Manufacturers Special Train. A steam engine with several cars stretching to the horizon is sitting on the tracks in front of a pl...
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5th Avenue and Superior Street

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Description: Exterior view across intersection toward Ed. E. Williams' Drug Store, Langlade National Bank, and The Gismonda Soda Fountain at 5th Avenue and Superior Str...
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4th Ward School

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Description: Exterior view of the school. Caption reads: "4th Ward School, Antigo, Wis."
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Boats at Fishing Wharf

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Description: View from shoreline of boats docked at the fishing wharf. People are fishing from the pier, and a group of people are in a rowboat near a ferry. There are ...
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Group of People on Dock near Ferry

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Description: View across water towards a large ferry docked at the fishing wharf. A large group of people are standing on the pier, and passengers are standing at the r...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Caught in Rock Lake

Date: 1910
Description: Photomontage of two largemouth bass hanging from the side of a building, with curious on-lookers observing the scene. The building is a dry goods store own...
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C.M. & St. P. Bridge

Date: 1907
Description: View from water of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad bridge. Probably over a stretch of Kawaguasaga Lake. There is a stairway leading to the wate...
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Horicon Depot

Date: 1915
Description: View down platform towards a C. M. & St. Paul train at the depot. A few men are standing on the platform. There is a water tower just behind the depot, and...
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Residential Street

Date: 1908
Description: Angled view of the left side of a residential street lined with trees, probably taken in early spring. The home of A.H. Allyn is on the left. A covered fou...
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Camel Rides at the Zoo

Date: 1970
Description: Camel rides at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo) for children, given free by Zor Temple Camel Patrol on Sunday afternoons during the summer. A number of...
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Kiddie Train at the Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 1960
Description: Colorful locomotive pulling several cars full of children at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Although referred to as the "Kiddie Train," the caption ...
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Polar Bears at the Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 1980
Description: Elevated view of two polar bears in their enclosure at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). A crowd is gathered behind the fence, and in the far backgroun...
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Flood at Black River Falls

Date: 10 06 1911
Description: View of Monsos Brothers Grocery & Crockery after most of the building was washed away by the flooding Black River. High, rushing water can be seen on the r...
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Water Street Bridge

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Description: View from shoreline toward the Water Street Bridge, connecting Summit Avenue to Water Street. The structure of the bridge is made up of small and large arc...
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Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake State Park

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Description: Color postcard view of the rock formation called the Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park. Trees are changing color. The lake, bluffs and sky are in ...
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Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park

Date: 1956
Description: Color postcard view looking down at the rock formation called the Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park. The lake, bluffs and sky are in the backgroun...
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Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake State Park

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard view looking down at the rock formation called the Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park. The trees are changing color. The lake, bluff...
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Bathing Beach at Devil's Lake State Park

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard of the bathing beach at Devil's Lake State Park with a view of the East Bluff. The lake, bluffs and sky are in the background. Many visitor...
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View of Devil's Lake from the Bluffs

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard view of a rock formation above the lake in Devil's Lake State Park. The lake, bluffs, trees and sky are in the background.

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