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"Colsac II" Ferry

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Description: The Merrimac ferry "Colsac II" is seen on the Wisconsin River behind two signs. The signs read, "Road Closed" and "Ferry Opens April 15".
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Wagon Bridge over Eagle River

Date: 1910
Description: View from shoreline of the Wagon Bridge, which has a steel frame and stone piers. Possibly on Railroad Street. Caption reads: "Wagon Bridge over Eagle Rive...
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Martins Island, Wisconsin River

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Description: Colortone postcard of boats near the shore, and a building in the distance. Postcard was sent to Mr. William Kruschke of Burnett Jc., from Otto Young. Capt...
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High Rock from Romance Cliff, Dells of the Wisconsin River

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Description: Elevated photographic postcard view across the Wisconsin River toward High Rock. Whitecaps are on the river.
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Chimney Rock

Date: 07 09 1911
Description: Text on front reads: "Chimney Rock, Dells of the Wisconsin." The rock formation Chimney Rock overhanging the Wisconsin River. Bluffs are on the left and th...
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Wagon Bridge

Date: 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "Wagon Bridge, Prairie Du Sac, Wis." A long structure over the Wisconsin River. Buildings, bluffs and trees can be seen beyond the far...
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Sawmill & Dam

Date: 1909
Description: Text on front reads: "Brooks & Ross Sawmill & Dam, Schofield, Wis. 1909." The dam and millpond with the sawmill behind it. There are multiple buildings wit...
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Below the High Bridge After the Flood

Date: 07 23 1912
Description: Text on front reads: "Below the High Bridge After the Flood. Wausau, Wisconsin." Railroad cars were swept away when dams at Brokaw and Merrill failed on th...
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Dells of Wisconsin and Kilbourn City

Date: 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "Dells of Wisconsin and Kilbourn City." An illustrated Bird's Eye View of the Dells area with 33 numbered features: "1 - High Rock, 2 ...
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Map of the Dells of the Wisconsin River Region

Date: 1931
Description: Text on front reads: "Map of the Dells of the Wisconsin River Region." On reverse: "All the world knows of the Wisconsin Dells. Many noted travelers have p...
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Free Waterfront Trolley

Date: 1975
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Free Parking Lot Trolley. For your convenience you may ride the trolley from your car to Boat Dock. 'Have a Great Day.' Wisconsin D...

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