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John Street Bridge

Date: 09 18 1907
Description: John Street Bridge crossing the river on the left, with industrial buildings and smokestacks in the distance on the opposite shoreline. Caption reads: "Joh...
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John Street Bridge

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of John Street Bridge. Caption reads: "John Street Bridge, Appleton, Wis. Largest stone arch bridge in Wisconsin." A railroad bridge runs acr...
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Knight Hotel

Date: 1907
Description: This building was named the Knight Block and contained retail on the first floor, business offices on the second floor and the Knight Hotel on the third, f...
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Beloit College, Entrance Arch

Date: 1910
Description: Entrance arch at Beloit College. Caption reads: "The '07 Arch on College Campus, Beloit, Wis."
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Methodist Church

Date: 1913
Description: Photographic postcard view of the exterior of the Methodist Church. Caption reads: "Methodist Church, Berlin, Wis."
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St. Joseph's Church

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Description: Colorized postcard view from street of a stone church with a rose window and steps up to the entrance. Caption reads: "St. Joseph's Church, Berlin, Wis."
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High School

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Description: Exterior view of a large brick high school with a belfry and large glass windows. Caption reads: "Blanchardville High School Building, Blanchardville, Wis....
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Jackson Street Bridge

Date: 1945
Description: View across water toward a concrete arch bridge over the Rock River. Caption reads: "Jackson Street Bridge, Janesville, Wis."
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St. Caecilia's Church

Date: 1909
Description: Corner view of St. Caecilia's Church. Romanesque arches are on the windows and steeple. A dwelling (perhaps a parsonage) is next door.Caption reads: "St. C...
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Park Hotel

Date: 1910
Description: View of the Park Hotel, located on the corner of South Carroll Street and West Main Street, with a sign for Drugs on the corner of the building. The hotel ...
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Engelbright Hotel

Date: 1909
Description: Text on front reads: "Engelbright Hotel, Ripon, Wis." The Hotel stands on an unpaved street with a sidewalk in front. A horse and buggy are on the right. T...
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High School

Date: 1904
Description: Text on front reads: "High School, Shullsburg, Wis." The Romanesque Revival school was built in 1900 of cream colored stone from the Pennich Quarry, 2.5 mi...
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Grand Army of the Republic Arch

Date: 09 25 1912
Description: Text on front reads: "Cor. Broadway and Tower Avenue, Looking North, Superior, Wis." The Grand Army of the Republic Arch spans the corner of Broadway and T...
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Verona Township High School

Date: 01 08 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Verona Township High School, Verona, Wis." The brick high school with arched windows was organized in 1899 and the first class gradua...
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Memorial Park

Date: 1927
Description: Text on front reads: "Memorial Park, Watertown, Wis." A memorial park with a brick and stone arch, balustrades and columns. There are planters with flowers...
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Lutheran Theological Seminary

Date: 01 27 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Lutheran Theological Seminary, Wauwatosa, Wis." The two-story building with a full basement and a large attic was dedicated in 1893. ...
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Court House

Date: 1940
Description: Text on front reads: "Court House, West Bend, Wis." Built in 1889 of Cream Brick in the Richardson Romanesque style. The building is surrounded by trees an...
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Washington County Court House

Date: 02 17 1909
Description: Text on front reads: "Washington County Court House, West Bend, Wis." On reverse: "We have previously sent you cards showing the extensive use of the Johns...

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