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Steensland Bridge

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Description: Double postcard view of the Steensland Bridge, over the Yahara River at East Washington Avenue. Caption reads: "The Steensland Bridge, South End of Tenney ...
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Bridge in Tenney Park

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Description: View of a bridge in Tenney Park surrounded by shrubs and trees. Caption reads: "Bridge in Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."
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Decatur Dam

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the Decatur Dam. The shoreline and trees are visible in the background. Text at the top reads: "Decatur Dam, Brodhead, Wis."
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Rustic Bridge and Pleasure Drive

Date: 1913
Description: Colorized postcard of a wooden bridge over the Brule River flowing through the forest. A person is on the far side of the bridge. Caption reads: "Brule Riv...
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Moonlight on the Brule

Date: 1913
Description: Colorized postcard view of the Brule River flowing through the forest by moonlight. Some trees show autumn color. There is a campfire on the shore with thr...
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The Lower Falls

Date: 1913
Description: Colorized postcard view of the Lower Falls on the Brule River flowing through the forest. Some trees are showing autumn color. Caption reads: "Brule River ...
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President's Dining Lodge on the Brule

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Description: Black and white postcard view of the President's Dining Lodge on the Brule River surrounded by trees. A bridge is on the left. Caption reads: "President's ...
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Summer White House on the Brule

Date: 1926
Description: Black and white postcard view of Cedar Island Lodge, located on the Brule River, owned by Henry Clay Pierce, businessman and financier. It was dubbed the S...
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New Bridge over Baraboo River

Date: 1919
Description: Colorized postcard of an elevated view of a concrete bridge over a river. There is a boat near wooden pilings that stretch from the shoreline to the center...
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Broadway Bridge

Date: 1938
Description: Colorized postcard view from shoreline of a stone bridge lined with lampposts. Dwellings and commercial buildings are on the far side. An elevated railroad...
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Island Woolen Mills

Date: 1921
Description: Colorized postcard view of the exterior of the woolen mill along the banks of a river. A water tower is on the left, and a smokestack is on the right. Capt...
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View of Milwaukee River on Road from Barton to West Bend

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the Milwaukee River from the road. There are buildings in the background on the right. Caption reads: "View of Milwaukee River o...
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Railroad Bridge

Date: 1907
Description: View over water towards a railroad bridge over a river. Trees and shrubs are along the banks of the river. There are buildings in the distance behind the b...
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Fox River

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Description: Colorized postcard view along the Fox River. A small rowboat is tied up at the shore. Caption reads: "Fox River, near Berlin, Wis."
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Fox River near Berlin

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Description: Colorized elevated view of the Fox River, with a boathouse and a road in the background on the right. Caption reads: "Fox River, near Berlin, Wis."
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Wagon Bridge, Colfax, Wis.

Date: 1914
Description: Black and white photographic postcard looking up river towards the Wagon Bridge. Caption reads: "Wagon Bridge, Colfax, Wis."
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Night Scene at the Dam

Date: 1910
Description: Color postcard view from shoreline looking towards of the dam on the Crawfish River. Buildings are on the opposite shoreline. Caption reads: "Night Scene a...
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Looking at West De Pere from East Side, Rivervew Park

Date: 1920
Description: Looking at west De Pere from the east side. Shrubs and foliage are in the foreground. There are buildings and trees on the opposite shoreline. Caption read...
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Riverview Park on Fox River

Date: 1920
Description: Riverview Park on Fox River, with trees and shrubs. Caption reads: "Riverview Park on Fox River, De Pere, Wis."
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Dells of the Wisconsin River, at the Foot of Mirror Lake

Date: 1908
Description: Photographic postcard of elevated view of the Dells of the Wisconsin River, at the foot of Mirror Lake. There is a bridge in the foreground, and a building...

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