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Carmelite Church of Our Lady

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of Holy Hill, Carmelite Church of Our Lady, Help of Christians. Caption reads: "Interior of Church Holy Hill Wis."
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Interior of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 1975
Description: The interior of the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater, designed by architect Harvey Ellis. The Mabel Tainter Memorial building was a facility erected in 1889-...
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Interior of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 1975
Description: The interior of the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater. The Mabel Tainter Memorial building was a facility erected in 1889-1890 with funds provided by Andrew T...
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Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home

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Description: Interior view looking toward the altar. Caption reads: "Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home, Superior, Wis."
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Catholic Church

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Description: Interior of a Catholic church. View of front of the church with the altar and religious icons. There are ornate designs near the ceiling and the arch to th...
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Boynton Chapel

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Description: Color postcard view of a privately built chapel, decorated in Norwegian style by Mr. and Mrs. Boynton, surrounded by trees.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 1915
Description: Photographic postcard view of the exterior of the theater. There are posters in front of the entrance. A current attraction is George Fawcett in "The Frame...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the interior of the theatre as seen from a rear box in the main auditorium.
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1st Methodist Episcopal Church

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Description: Exterior view of the M.E. Church. Caption reads: "1st Methodist Episcopal Church, Burlington, Wis."
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Inside of Grotto

Date: 1929
Description: Interior view of the Dickeyville Grotto. Caption reads: "Inside of Grotto at Dickeyville, Wis." The following description is printed on the back of the pos...
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"Welcome Inn" Tavern

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Description: Interior view of the "Welcome Inn" Tavern at the Hotel Interlocken. The painted walls have a German theme. Beer steins are displayed on the shelf above the...
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Main Entrance to Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Holy Hill

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the arched entrance to the main church at Holy Hill, with stained glass windows. Caption at top reads: "America's Favorite Place...
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Junior Prom

Date: 04 15 1910
Description: Elevated view from stage towards a large group of young people in formal attire standing in a decorated gymnasium. People are also up in the balcony. Capti...
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Interior of St. Mary's Church

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view towards the nave and the altar of St. Mary's Church. Caption reads: "Interior of St. Mary's Church, South Kaukauna, Wis."
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Front View of Grotto

Date: 1929
Description: Hand-tinted postcard showing the Dickeyville grotto. Postcard caption reads: The Grotto of Christ, the King, and of Mary, his Mother, was conceived, design...
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St. Mary of the Angels

Date: 1907
Description: A stone Chapel, St. Mary of the Angels has an ornate entrance and a belfry. Decorated steps, a lawn and trees can be seen.
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Journal Square

Date: 1971
Description: Text on front reads: "Journal Square. Fountain by Dick Wiken, Sculptor, Shorewood, Wisconsin." Text on reverse: "Journal Square. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ...
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P.L. Wegner Summer Home

Date: 1929
Description: Text on front reads: "P.L. Wegner Summer Home. S.T.H. 71. Sparta, Wisc." The Paul & Matilda Wegner Grotto aka The Glass Chapel, a concrete structure with a...
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Little Glass Church

Date: 1987
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Paul & Matilda Wegner Grotto. Little Glass Church ca 1930-1934. Located on Highway 71, 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 27, 9 miles north of S...
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Ship Bremen

Date: 1987
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Paul & Matilda Wegner Grotto. Ship Bremen 1930. Located on Highway 71, 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 27, 9 miles north of Sparta, WI. One o...

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