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Man on Tall Ladder

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Description: Fire fighting scene in which a man is at the top of a very tall ladder mounted on a hook and ladder fire truck. A group of men observe. A haze of smoke fil...
Photograph

Madison Water Works

Date: 1900
Description: The Madison City Water Works pumping station at the intersection of Gorham and Livingston which provided pressure to the city's mains. A group of people st...
Photograph

Firetruck Amid Debris

Date: 06 12 1899
Description: A firetruck with its hose hanging into the water is surrounded by debris and other wreckage left from a tornado.
Photograph

Fire Station and Fire Engine

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Description: A view of the building and engine. The building, made of brick, contains a garage door opening in an arch shape, accented by the brickwork around the arch...
Photograph

Jaws of Life Equipment

Date: 09 1993
Description: "Theresa firemen cut up an old car with their new 'Jaws of Life' equipment."
Photograph

Fire Trucks

Date: 05 1995
Description: "Theresa Fire Department."
Photograph

Black River Falls High School

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Description: View across road towards a large brick building with patches of snow on the ground. Identified as the high school built in Black River Falls in 1897. Negat...
Map or Atlas

Sanborn Map of Sun Prairie

Date: 12 1912
Description: Sanborn map of Sun Prairie, which includes an index and information about water facilities and the fire department. Includes a small inset map of the State...
Map or Atlas

Sanborn Map of Brodhead

Date: 1908
Description: A Sanborn fire map of Brodhead. Includes an inset at top right showing distances from P.O.

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