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Pennoyer Sanitarium

Date: 1905
Description: The Pennoyer Sanitarium, later called the Pennoyer Home. The structure was built in 1890 on the north end of Milwaukee Avenue. It was later used as St. Cat...
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Employers Mutuals Insurance Company Building

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Description: View across lawn toward the Employers Mutuals Insurance Company Building. Caption reads: "Employers Mutuals Insurance Company Building, Wausau, Wis."
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Chateau, Devil's Lake State Park

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Description: Colorized postcard of the Chateau in Devil's Lake State Park. Trees, shrubs, flowers and grass surround the building. An American flag flies in front and a...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Lower Campus

Date: 1963
Description: Color postcard of the exterior of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin from across the Library Mall. The University of Wisconsin Memorial Library is o...
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Wisconsin State Historical Society Building

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Description: Color postcard of an exterior view of the Wisconsin State Historical Society Building, now the headquarters of the Wisconsin Historical Society. In the for...
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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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Three Children Holding Flags

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Description: Photographic postcard of three young children standing on a porch, each holding an American Flag. They are wearing dresses, stockings and shoes. Two are gi...
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Man with Two Wheeled Hand Cart

Date: 1920
Description: John Virnig, Sr., harness maker, grips the handle of a two wheeled hand cart as he poses on the sidewalk in a neighborhood. He is wearing a hat, shirt and ...
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Light House, Port Washington

Date: 1911
Description: Tinted postcard view of the lighthouse at Port Washington. A U.S. flag flies above the roof at the upper left. Caption reads: "Light House, Port Washington...
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Nelson Dewey's House at Stonefield Village

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Description: Color postcard view of Nelson Dewey's house at Stonefield Village.
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Denmark State Bank

Date: 1929
Description: View from street towards the Denmark State Bank, which is heavily covered with ivy. There is a flagpole at the corner flying the American flag. Caption rea...
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Lincoln Avenue, Assembly Park

Date: 1952
Description: Hand-colored photographic postcard of a house-lined street leading down to a lake. Flowers, bushes and trees are planted along the curb. Caption reads: "Li...
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East High School

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Description: Painted view of a large high school, with pedestrians walking on a sidewalk among the grounds in front near a flag on a flagpole. Caption reads: "East Hi...
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Pennoyer Sanitarium

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Description: View across lawn toward the sanitarium. There is a net set up on the lawn in the foreground. Caption reads: "Pennoyer Sanitarium, Kenosha, Wis. N.A. Pennoy...
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Grand Army Home for Veterans

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Description: Colorized postcard view of a veterans' home. Text on reverse reads: "This modern up to date hospital can take care of any members in need of hospitalizatio...
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American Club, Kohler, Wis.

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Description: Hand-colored postcard of the American Club during the time it was a dorm for immigrant workers.
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High School, La Crosse

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Description: View of the High School, with an inset of the Manual Training School at top right. Caption reads: "High School, La Crosse, Wis."
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East High School

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Description: Exterior view of East High School, with a flagpole in front. Caption reads: "East High School, Madison, Wis."
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St. Joseph's Hospital

Date: 1922
Description: Exterior view of St. Joseph's Hospital. Caption reads: "St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, Wis."
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Badger Hotel and War Memorial

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Description: View from street towards a park with a cannon, a flagpole, lampposts and an arch. Two men are standing on the curved walk of the park. In the background is...

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