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The Lawn at Black Point

Date: 1940
Description: A row of maple trees lines the brick walkway along the main house at Black Point. There are benches on the lawn; Geneva Lake is in the background. A gable ...
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Mill and Dam

Date: 1909
Description: Photographic postcard of an elevated view looking down at the Waterloo Roller Mills and Dam. Caption reads: "Mill and Dam, Waterloo, Wis."
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Ernst in Heidelberg

Date: 03 14 1930
Description: Ernst Schmidt, second from left, on a tour of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle with his guide, left, and two unidentified persons. They are standing in the c...
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"My 'African Jungle' at Eagle"

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Description: Two women are standing with linked arms with their backs to the camera. They are standing on the grass and dirt shore of a lake surrounded by forest.
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Montello Granite Works

Date: 1905
Description: A workman is standing on the platform of a wooden derrick at the granite quarry. A two-story wood frame building is behind the derrick. Large granite block...
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Timmer's Hotel, Cedar Lake

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored view of Timmer's Hotel and grounds. Caption reads: "Timmer's Hotel, Cedar Lake, Wis."
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Wisconsin's Last Covered Bridge

Date: 1962
Description: View from side of road towards the covered bridge, with the historical marker on the right. "This bridge was built by the town of Cedarburg on petition of ...
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Mill and Creek, Centerville

Date: 1913
Description: Photographic postcard view of the mill and creek, with a bridge in front of the mill. The skyline of Centerville is in the background. Caption reads: "Mill...
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Hand-Drawn Ladder Wagon

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Description: Hand-drawn ladder wagon dating from ca. 1868. Part of the collection at the Hall of Flame, Phoenix, Arizona.
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Chetek High School

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Description: View across lawn towards Chetek High School. Two buildings are on the grounds. The one on the right has a fire escape and gabled roof. Caption reads: "Chet...
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Walworth Avenue

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Description: View down wide median in a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The median is landscaped with flowers and bushes, and a lamppost. Automobiles are parked on...
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The Old Mill

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Description: Hand-colored view of a mill as seen from a foot bridge. Caption reads: "The Old Mill, Delavan, Wis."
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Lincoln Avenue, Assembly Park

Date: 1952
Description: Hand-colored photographic postcard of a house-lined street leading down to a lake. Flowers, bushes and trees are planted along the curb. Caption reads: "Li...
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Assembly Grounds

Date: 1914
Description: Hand-colored view towards shoreline of the Assembly Grounds along Delavan Lake. Row boats and canoes are pulled up on the shoreline. Caption reads: "Assemb...
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Dance Pavilion at Everett's Resort

Date: 1934
Description: View through trees toward the dance pavilion at Everett's Resort on the shoreline of a lake. Boats are lying on a dock near the shoreline. Caption reads: "...
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Pleasant View Resort

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Description: View from water towards a building with a large porch obscured by trees. A flight of steps bordered by two brick columns leads from the lawn to the shoreli...
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Walworth County Hospital

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Description: Black and white photographic postcard of the county hospital, a four-story stone building. Young trees and bushes are on the lawn. Caption reads: "Walworth...
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Home of J.P. Webster

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the J.P. Webster home. Caption reads: "Home of J.P. Webster, author of "Sweet Bye-Bye, Elkhorn, Wis."
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School House

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Description: Colorized view of the school from an unpaved road. The building has a bell tower in the center above an arched entrance. Caption reads: "School House, Elkh...
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Front View, Marianum

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Description: Hand-colored view of the front of the Marianum Convent. Caption reads: "Front View, Marianum, Elm Grove, Wis."

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