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Fisherman's Home, Bear Island

Date: 09 24 1910
Description: View of several fisherman's homes on Bear Island, one of the islands that make up the Apostle Islands. An American flag is flying between buildings and a d...
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Reef Light House, Three Miles from Shore

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Description: Hand-colored postcard view of the Reef Lighthouse in Lake Michigan off the shore of Racine. A person is standing to the left of the lighthouse. Caption rea...
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Big Mill

Date: 1909
Description: Colorized view of Big Mill, a lumber sawmill on the Chippewa river, next to a churning rapids. In the foreground are loose logs, whitewater, river boulders...
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Log Jam on Chippewa River

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized view of log jam. A sand bluff is across the river in the upper left corner. Caption reads: "Log Jam on Chippewa River."
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Road Along Little Niagara

Date: 1909
Description: Colored photographic postcard view of an unpaved road along the Little Niagara River. Eau Claire buildings are in the distance. Caption reads: "Road Along ...
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Chippewa River Near Mt. Simon

Date: 1907
Description: A color enhanced photographic postcard view looking down through trees towards the Chippewa River near Mt. Simon. Caption reads: "Chippewa River Near Mt. S...
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Gas Company's Building

Date: 1909
Description: Colorized photographic postcard of the Gas Company's building along the river in Eau Claire. Caption reads: "Gas Co's Building, Eau Claire, Wis."
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Dells Pulp and Paper Company Mill

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized photograph of the Dells Pulp and Paper Company mill on the Eau Claire River. Caption reads: "Dells Pulp and Paper Company Mill, Eau Claire, Wis."
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R.R. Bridge and Paper Mill

Date: 1910
Description: Enhanced photographic postcard of a lattice deck truss railroad high bridge and paper mill on the Chippewa River. The bridge was built in 1880 by the Chica...
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New Barstow Street Bridge

Date: 1910
Description: Color enhanced photographic postcard view of the "new" Barstow Street concrete arch bridge over the Eau Claire River. A street car is crossing the bridge. ...
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Bridge and Dam, Chilton, Wis.

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Description: Hand-colored view of the bridge and dam on the river in Chilton. Caption reads: "Bridge and Dam, Chilton, Wis."
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The Cliff

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Description: View of a cliff overlooking a river. A group of people is gathered on the bank waiting to board an excursion boat. There is a bridge in the background.
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Old Fort Howard at Cross Fox River

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Description: Hand-colored postcard elevated view of buildings along the Fox River. Boats moored in the foreground. A train is passing by across the river. Old Fort Howa...
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Old Mill Race

Date: 1908
Description: View down a tree-lined river toward a mill in the background. Caption reads: "Old Mill Race, Jefferson, Wis."
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Hawk's Bill, Dells of the Wisconsin

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Description: Illustration of a bluff at the Dells, with a woman is sitting on the top near a tree. There are bluffs on the other side of the river in the background.Cap...
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Old Boat Yards

Date: 1898
Description: Colorized view of a boat yard on the Mississippi River. Riverboats are moored along the shoreline. Caption reads: "Old Boat Yards, La Crosse, Wis."
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Lagoon and Rustic Bridge, Catholic Cemetery

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored view of the lagoon and stone bridge in the Catholic Cemetery. Caption reads: "Lagoon and Rustic Bridge, Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse, Wis."
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Picnic Grounds, Silver Creek

Date: 1912
Description: View of a stream going through a park. Caption reads: "Picnic Grounds, Silver Creek, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Menominee River Harbor

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Description: View of the harbor at Marinette on Lake Michigan. A steamboat, a tugboat and a rowboat are on the water. Caption reads: "Menominee River Harbor at Marinett...
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Park Mills

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Description: View across water towards a mill on the waterfront. Caption reads: "Park Mills, Marinette, Wis."

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