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Fire at the Wisconsin State Capitol (Third)

Date: 1904
Description: Postcard depicting the fire of February 26-27, 1904 that destroyed most of the second Wisconsin State Capitol. The smoke and flames have been dramatically ...
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Old Mill Burning

Date: 05 22 1914
Description: Caption reads: "The Old Mill Burning."
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The Lutheran Parsonage Destroyed By Fire Sept. 6, '09

Date: 1909
Description: Photographic postcard view of the aftermath of a fire. Most of the parsonage is destroyed. There are onlookers on the lawn in front of the house. Caption r...
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Burning German Materials in Galesville

Date: 11 11 1918
Description: Crowd of men and young boys gathered around a smoldering pile of ash and scraps in the Galesville Town Square. The burned items were most likely German boo...
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Fire Damage; Congregational Church

Date: 09 28 1908
Description: The Congregational Church after it was destroyed by fire in 1908. Caption reads: "Cong. Church."
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Fire Damage; St. Joseph's Church

Date: 09 26 1908
Description: Gutted remains of St. Joseph's Church in the aftermath of the fire of September 26, 1908.
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Ruins of the Canning Factory

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Description: Slightly elevated view of the aftermath of a fire at a canning factory. Men are inspecting the charred ruins, which are smoking. Buildings and a church tow...
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North and West View of Fire Damage

Date: 08 01 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "North and West View, St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes, St. Francis, Wis. Aug 1, 1907." A partially burned stone and brick building...

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