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Women on Horses

Date: 1874
Description: Group portrait of family in yard. Two women are posing on horses, one man has a rifle, and another man has a hoe. A woman is sitting in front of the porch ...
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Lake Mills Public Library

Date: 1949
Description: The Public Library in Lake Mills.
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Lake Mills Public Library

Date: 1949
Description: Exterior view of the Public Library in Lake Mills.
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Derleth Residence

Date: 1945
Description: Exterior view of the Derleth residence, home of author August Derleth.
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Nashotah Mission, Shelton Hall

Date: 1920
Description: Nashotah Mission, Shelton Hall about 1920(?)
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Portner Tower

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Description: Portner Tower, a castle-like stone structure overgrown with ivy and in open country. Caption reads: "Portner Tower, Manassas, Va."
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Ruins of a Government Building

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Description: The ruins of an old stone government post building. Caption reads: "Old Government Post Building, Fort Smith, Ark. 'On the Frisco'."
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An Old Lighthouse

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Description: A view of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, constructed in 1822 on a hill just west of the Genesee River, covered in vines. This light was built in 1822 (n...
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Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House

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Description: Exterior of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house, built in 1880. The chapter house was built on the campus of the University of the South, founded in 1865. The...
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The Whitehall Hotel

Date: 1902
Description: Elevated view of tables in an arcade in the Whitehall Hotel. Each table is covered in cloth, set with plates and glassware, and decorated with a vase of fl...
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Paul C. Wilson Residence

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Description: View across lawn toward the facade and right side of the residence of Paul C. Wilson, with a rounded walkway to the right. The stone structure displays som...
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Smith Hall, Ripon College

Date: 1851
Description: Smith Hall at Ripon College features a three-story porch, supported by columns and which shelters the entrance. Brackets add decoration to the roof. Vines ...
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River Boats

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Description: Elevated view towards opposite shoreline where river boats are docked on the bank of the Wisconsin River. The Dells Landing is visible behind the "Winnebag...
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Christmas Greetings

Date: 1930
Description: Holiday postcard of Santa Claus, wearing the traditional red suit and hat with white fur trim, waving to two children. Santa has a basket of toys and dolls...
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Langdon Street, Looking Towards Science Hall

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Description: Black and white postcard of the north end of the State Historical Library, now the headquarters building of the Wisconsin Historical Society, and Langdon S...
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Street Scene

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Description: Elevated view of streets, stores, the Bank of Bisbee, and dwellings built into the hillside. Pedestrians, automobiles, and horse-drawn vehicles are visible...
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Saint John's Lutheran Evangelical Church and Parsonage

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior of the church and parsonage. The church features a tall steeple and vines growing along its wall.
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Maple Beach Hotel

Date: 1930
Description: The exterior of the Maple Beach Hotel. The Hotel consists of a three-story building and a connected two-story house.
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Bigalk Home

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior of the Bigalk home, surrounded by foliage.
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General Lee's Headquarters

Date: 06 1863
Description: Stereograph of General Lee's headquarters at Gettysburg, photographed by Mathew Brady a few days after the battle. Two women appear on the lower right.

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