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Oshkosh, Wis. from H.L. Cottrill's Block

Date: 1850
Description: Bird's-eye view of business district of Oshkosh, "drawn after nature" by the artist.
Postcard

Fairbanks-Morse & Company in Beloit

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized image of the Fairbanks-Morse & Company buildings.
Photograph

Road Equipment Exhibit

Date: 01 29 1931
Description: Elevated view of Wisconsin Machine and Foundry road construction equipment, featuring a new portable rock crushing plant, on display at Road Show on Monona...
Photograph

View from the top of St. Willobrord's Church

Date: 1889
Description: Elevated view of Fox River and South Washington Street, from the top of St. Willobrord's Church.
Photograph

Industrial Streetscape

Date: 
Description: Elevated view of industrial area. The building in the foreground has a sign that reads: "Machine Shop" on it roof. People are working in a large open area,...
Photograph

Aerial View of Downtown Sun Prairie

Date: 10 1928
Description: Aerial view of Sun Prairie, including the central business district, residences, and the surrounding countryside stretching to the horizon.
Photograph

Dodge Street

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view over river of Dodge Street in Janesville looking west.
Postcard

Main Street

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view over water towards Main Street with bridge. Caption reads: "Main St. in 1907, Whitewater, Wis."
Photograph

Madison Businesses

Date: 1929
Description: Photograph composite of Madison businesses including Gisholt Machine Company, French Battery and Carbon, Fuller & Johnson MFG., Oscar Mayer, Burgess Batter...
Postcard

John Gund Brewing Company

Date: 1911
Description: Elevated view of the John Gund Brewing Company buildings, with the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "John Gund Brewing Co., La Crosse, W...
Photograph

Aerial View of Town

Date: 1950
Description: An aerial view of town, showing a major industrial area.
Print

Drawing of Mayville, Wisconsin

Date: 1861
Description: A drawing of Mayville.
Photograph

Looking East on Water Power

Date: 
Description: Elevated view looking east on the water power. John Strange's Pail and Tub Factory is on the right.
Postcard

View from Court House

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view looking southwest from the Court House.
Photograph

Snow Removal using McCormick-Deering 10-20 Tractor

Date: 12 21 1925
Description: Rear view of a man plowing a snow-covered city street with a McCormick-Deering 10-20 industrial tractor. There is a railing on the right.
Photograph

The Harbor

Date: 
Description: Elevated view of Norwich harbor. Oval-framed view features two ships in the river harbor as well as buildings on the waterfront and on the surrounding hill...
Photograph

Street Scene

Date: 1909
Description: View down street of central business district. Storefronts and building facades are on both sides of the street, and a few pedestrians are standing or walk...
Photograph

First National Bank

Date: 1929
Description: View from across street of the exterior of the First National Bank at 245 Main Street. Automobiles are parked at an angle along the curb in front. On the l...
Photograph

Fleetstar with Garbage Hauler

Date: 1975
Description: Color photo of an International Fleetstar truck outfitted with a garbage hauler. The truck was owned by Deck's Disposal Service and appears against a backg...
Photograph

Street Scene

Date: 1926
Description: View across street of the Farmers Merchants Bank on a corner. On the right are parked cars along the curb in front of "Onsgard Bros." which has a Red Crown...

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