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Charcoal Kiln in Ruins

Date: 1920
Description: Charcoal kiln in ruins in a field beyond a fence, with electric power lines in the background.
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Village on the Bluffs

Date: 1936
Description: View along side of road across a field of a village on the Mississippi bluffs, with many houses and telephone lines visible.
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Lovers Lane

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Description: View of Lovers Lane, which a dirt road with a sidewalk and bridge on the right. There are power lines in the foreground, and a town in the background. Ther...
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Milwaukee Street View

Date: 02 02 1978
Description: "View from the water tower looking north up Milwaukee (Main) Street."
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Theresa Street Scene

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Description: View of automobiles driving on a street, entering the city. The Theresa water tower can be seen on the left.
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View of Madison

Date: 1905
Description: View of Madison in the far distance taken from the third floor of a home at 216 Campbell Street, in University Heights. There is a power line suspended in ...
Map or Atlas

Existing Land Use, Washburn County, Wisconsin

Date: 1970
Description: This map shows colored-coded land use with a legend in the bottom margin. Land classifications include: Year-round Residential (yellow), Seasonal Residenti...
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Dekalb County Wind Towers

Date: 11 2013
Description: View across fence-lined road towards windmills and power lines in a field. A small wire fence separates the field from the road. Farm buildings are in the ...
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A Farm in Ruins at the Edge of Town

Date: 1993
Description: View across field towards an old barn and silo standing above a grove of trees and bushes. In the foreground is an old agricultural implement in the overgr...
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Power

Date: 1950
Description: Aerial view of a hydroelectric power plant owned by Northern States Power Company located on the Chippewa River. A highway bridge and a railroad bridge spa...
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Collapsed Fence

Date: 09 30 1921
Description: Collapsed fence along roadside. Power poles are along the road on the left and right.

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