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Nebraska Row

Date: 1930
Description: View from water of cottages along the shoreline in Nebraska Row, La Pointe, Madeline Island. Caption reads: "Nebraska Row — La Pointe, Wis."
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Downtown Fish Creek

Date: 1905
Description: View across field and fence downhill towards the town of Fish Creek and the bay. Caption reads: "Greetings from Fish Creek, Wis."
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Tivoli Island

Date: 1900
Description: View across water towards Tivoli Island. There is a smokestack and a building among trees in the distance. Caption reads: "Tivoli Island, Watertown, Wis."
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River Scene, Mayville, Wis.

Date: 1905
Description: View from shoreline towards a river with a dam in the distance. Caption reads: "River Scene, Mayville, Wis."
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Jones Island

Date: 1902
Description: Elevated view of island with houses and boathouses and boats along the shoreline. Industrial buildings are in the background, and a sailboat is on the wate...
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Boulder Lake at Camp Manitowish

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Description: Colorized postcard of Boulder Lake. Pine trees are in the foreground and islands are below in the background. Caption reads: "Boulder Lake at Camp Manitowi...
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Alma, WI

Date: 07 31 1909
Description: Photographic postcard of elevated view of the city and the Mississippi River. Homes and business are visible along 2nd Street. Caption reads: "Alma, WI."
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Aerial View of Lake Owen

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Description: Photographic postcard of an aerial view of Lake Owen near Cable. Most of the lake is located within the Chequamegon National Forest. Caption reads: "Air Vi...
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The Vessel's Stern and Rudder Post

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Description: Postcard of the "Vessel's Stern and Rudder Post" geological formation on Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands. View of the shoreline and a man sitti...
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Two Views of the Wisconsin River

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Description: The top elevated view shows the Wisconsin River with several boats. The bottom view includes the river and the Northwestern Railroad bridge from the shorel...
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Lake Eau Claire

Date: 1945
Description: Photographic postcard view from shoreline of Lake Eau Claire and a small island. Caption reads: "Lake Eau Claire, Augusta, Wis."
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"The Apostle Island" Booth Fisheries Boat

Date: 1950
Description: Photographic postcard view of a fishing boat in Lake Superior with tourists on board. There is an island on the horizon. Caption reads: "'The Apostle Isla...
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Wilcox Stone Mill

Date: 1910
Description: Photographic postcard of elevated view of the Wilcox Stone Mill, and part of Broadway showing the rear view of B.F. Smith's store below the hand-drawn arro...
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Bird's Eye View of the Village of De Soto, Wis.

Date: 1910
Description: Color enhanced aerial view of the village of DeSoto, looking north along the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "Bird's Eye View of the Village of De Soto, ...
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A View of DeSoto, Wis. from the Cliff South of Town

Date: 1920
Description: Black and white photographic postcard view of De Soto, taken from the cliff south of town, looking north along the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "A Vie...
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Pier at Death's Door

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Description: View from shoreline towards a boat docked at a pier at Death's Door, with Plum Island in the distance.
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Elmwood Island at Fox Lake

Date: 1913
Description: View across water towards Elmwood Island, with lakeside homes. Caption reads: "Elmwood Island at Fox Lake, Wis."
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Teal Lake

Date: 1967
Description: Aerial view of a lake with islands surrounded by forest. Text on reverse reads: "Joined by a navigable water channel to Lost Land Lake this combined wat...
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La Pointe, Madeline Island, Lake Superior

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Description: Hand-colored view of a small community on the shore of Lake Superior.
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"Invader II" Chateau Madeleine

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Description: Text on reverse reads: "Chateau Madeleine La Pointe, Wisconsin Summer and Fall Resort on Madeline Island (Apostle Islands) in Lake Superior. The Chateau's...

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