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International Scout Trucks in Western Scene

Date: 1965
Description: A man wearing a cowboy hat and a hip holster stands on a dirt road as a line of International Scout trucks passes by. A series of shops, restaurants, and o...
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Marathon Mountain

Date: 06 21 1917
Description: View across water towards the 4,462-foot Marathon Mountain at midnight. Houses and establishments are along the shoreline. A bar is labeled, "The Commerce,...
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Looking East on Grant Street

Date: 1931
Description: View looking east on Grant Street in Glidden Wisconsin.
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Saloon

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Description: View across road of a man with his horse outside the Bar Room. There is a large circus advertisement with elephants and lions painted on the wall of the bu...
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Andersen's on Clam Lake

Date: 1934
Description: View down hill of a tavern, with signs advertising "Budweiser" and "Beer," on the shores of Clam Lake. There are numerous outbuildings and two automobiles ...
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Taverns on Milwaukee Street

Date: 1975
Description: "Main (Milwaukee) Street. Six taverns were in business in the span of one block!"
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Main Street, Looking North

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Description: View down center of Main Street. Unidentified buildings are on the left, with a stack of barrels in front. A building with a public phone is next door. Two...
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Downtown Blanchardville

Date: 04 19 2012
Description: A view of the downtown area on a rainy day. The Woodford State Bank is on the left, and the street is lined with various storefronts and taverns. There is ...
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King Street

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Description: View up center of King Street towards the third Wisconsin State Capitol. There are streetcar tracks, and large power poles are along the left side of the s...
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Rephotographic Pair: Mill's Saloon and A House

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Description: A vintage view of Loddis Mill and Mill's Saloon, and a modern view of a home in the same location.
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Rephotographic Pair: Downtown Beetown

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Description: A vintage view and a modern view down Main Street, presented as a pair.
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Rephotographic Pair: Downtown Blanchardville

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Description: A vintage view and a modern view of the downtown area, presented as a pair. The street is lined with commercial businesses and services, and a church is in...
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Western Town

Date: 1903
Description: Caption on negative sleeve reads, "Mining (?) town with view of saloon, restaurant and general store." A boardwalk runs along the fronts of the buildings. ...
Postcard

Pine Drive Resort

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Description: View across water towards a lakefront resort and boat landing. There are people in a few boats in the lake, and other boats tied up at piers. There is tave...
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North Main Street Looking South

Date: 03 28 1939
Description: Street view of buildings in the center of a small town. Sidewalks run along both sides of the street. Automobiles are parked diagonally on the right and al...
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East Main Street Looking West

Date: 03 28 1939
Description: Street view of buildings in the center of a small town. Sidewalks run along both sides of the street and automobiles are parked along the curbs. On the cor...
Postcard

Germania Hall

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of Germania Hall, a saloon and meeting place. There is a square balcony over the entrance. Caption reads: "Germania Hall, Medford, Wis."
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State Street Towards Bascom Hill

Date: 1965
Description: View down center of State Street towards Park Street at the bottom of Bascom Hill, with automobile traffic moving up and down the street. On the left are s...
Postcard

Main Street

Date: 1950
Description: Text on front reads: "Main Street - Trempealeau, Wisconsin." On reverse: "On the Grand Old Mississippi and the Great River Road near Perrot State Park and ...

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