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Scene at Mine Disaster

Date: 11 13 1909
Description: Photographic postcard of an elevated view of people walking to the mine (in the distance) after a disaster. Caption reads: "Scene at Mine Disaster, Cherry,...
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McCormick Building at Paris Exposition

Date: 1900
Description: Souvenir postcard from the Paris Exposition of 1900 in Paris, France, showing the "McCormick Building."
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Prairie Farm Creamery

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Description: Exterior of the Prairie Farm Creamery with horse-drawn wagons in front. Caption reads: "Prairie Farm Creamery, Pr. Farm, Wis."
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Van Brunt Plant

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Description: View of the Van Brunt plant. The Van Brunt Manufacturing Company began in 1860 when brothers George and Daniel Van Brunt patented a design for a combinatio...
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Alexander Stewart Lumber Company

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view toward the lumber company. A bridge over a river is in the foreground. Caption reads: "Looking South from City Hall Tower, Wausau, Wis."
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McCormick-Deering Tillage Tools

Date: 1932
Description: Advertising poster for McCormick-Deering tillage tools featuring the headline: "Wherever Crops are Grown" and a color illustration of a man using a Farmal...
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IH Postcard with Tractor and Plow

Date: 1910
Description: Black and white postcard featuring a photograph of two men. One man is on a tractor, the other is standing on a plow. There is handwriting on the top of th...
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Kissel Motor Car Company

Date: 1911
Description: Photographic postcard view of the Kissel Motor Car Company. The elevated view shows the factory buildings, water towers, railroad cars and track. A dirigib...
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Man with Experimental Tractor

Date: 1915
Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of a man sitting behind the wheel of a tractor, likely an experimental model. The photograph was part of a file containing ...
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City Water Pumping Station

Date: 1908
Description: Colorized postcard with an elevated view of the pumping station. On the left is a bridge over the river, and buildings on a strip of land between the river...
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View of the Dam

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Description: Photographic postcard view across a stream toward a dam and adjoining building. There appears to be a silo behind the tree on the left. Caption reads: "Vie...
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Buckeye Postcard

Date: 1900
Description: Postcard for Buckeye Mowers, Droppers, Table Rakes and Binders. Color illustrations of butterflies and flowers over a gold and yellow background surround a...
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Keith & Hiles Mill

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized photographic postcard showing Keith & Hiles lumber mill. There is a tall building on the right that appears to be a silo. Caption reads: "Keith &...
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Moving Hay into the Hay Loft

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Description: Two people are using a winch and pulley system to move hay into the hay loft. The woman is wearing a long dress and a ruffled hat. The man is wearing overa...
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Badger Motor Car Factory

Date: 1910
Description: Photographic postcard view looking across field towards of the Badger Motor Car factory. Caption reads: "Badger Motor Car Factory, Columbus, Wis."
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Table Rock from Daisy Fields at Garrett Bay

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Description: Colored postcard view near the extreme northern point of Door County. There is a man standing on the left in a field of flowers looking at the bay. Fishing...
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Wisconsin Butter & Cheese Co.

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Description: View across field towards a cheese factory and a water tower. Caption reads: "Wisconsin Butter & Cheese Co., Elkhorn, Wis."
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Frank Holton & Co., Band Instruments

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Description: View across field towards a factory where band instruments are manufactured. A water tower with "Holton Band Instruments" painted on it is in the backgroun...
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Fredonia Pea Canning Factory

Date: 1915
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the pea canning factory. Caption reads: "Fredonia Pea Canning Factory, Fredonia, Wis."
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Northern Chair Co.

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Description: View toward the factory with a water tower and an elevated walkway connecting the buildings. Caption reads: "Northern Chair Co., Grafton, Wis."

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