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Frank Barn — Exterior

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Description: Paul and Carol Frank live at N7409 Ferris Road (Section 33). Carol, who has lived on this farm most of her life, is a third generation. Her father, Rudy Pa...
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Steinbach Barn — Alternate View

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Description: The Steinbach farm was purchased by Emil Steinbach from his uncle Car Schley in 1899. He passed the property to Arnold, the father of Bill and Werner, the ...
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Boeck Farm — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: This is the Boeck Farm from down the road a bit.
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Schnitzler Barn

Date: 2004
Description: Andy and Karen Schnitzler, owner/operator of the River View Hills and Apartments, 100 Kelly Boulevard, use this barn for their Community Center.
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Schnitzler Barn — Interior

Date: 2004
Description: Andy and Karen Schnitzler and "Ruffy" pose in their Community Center. The Schnitzlers purchased the farm in 1980 and began the center in 1988.
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Eilbes Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: This barn is at W487 Zion Church Rd (Section 26). Allen and Mary Beth Eilbes and sons Michael, Andrew and Mathew (by age) live here.
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Bonack Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Leo and Helen Bonack, at W2472 Hwy TW (Section 6), have lived here for 38 years. Cows were last milked in 1960.
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Pastorius Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: Ellie Pastorius and grandchildren were photographed at N9299 Hwy AY. Grandchildren, from left: Josh, Marcia, Brandon, Brittany, Sage, and Cauy.
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Lifke Farm Complex

Date: 2004
Description: The Arnold and Bernice Lifke farm is located on a high hill at W1749 McArthur Road (Section 20).
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The One-Room Schoolhouse on the Priestaf Property

Date: 2004
Description: This old one-room schoolhouse is on the Priestaf property. Called the "Good Road School," it was closed in the 1950s. The Priestaf house is a log building.
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Mork Farm

Date: 2004
Description: The Mork property is landlocked. Laura has to drive on a neighbors property to reach Hwy 175.
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Bonack Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Don Bonack's parents, Gilbert and Arlene, purchased this farm in 1955.
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Steger Home — Interior

Date: 2004
Description: Marilyn Steger has a nice view of the barn through the large picture window in her spacious home.
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Schwertz Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: The last time cows were milked on the Schwertz property was in the 1960s.
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Dogs Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: The old building on the right is the first barn on the Dogs property.
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Gygax Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: This is the Gygax farm at N9699 Hiawatha Rd (Section 4). Pictured are Leroy and Mary, their son, Kevin, and grandchildren Taylor, Tori, and Chase Wondra.
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Gygax Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Leroy and Mary Gygax have been married for 38 years and moved here in 1968. They produce 6,000 pounds of milk per day.
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Giese Combination Smokehouse and Milkhouse

Date: 2004
Description: This combination smokehouse and milkhouse are still standing on the Giese property.
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Pieper's Fruit Farm

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Description: Color postcard of an aerial view of Pieper's Fruit Farm. The apple orchards are behind the farmhouse and outbuildings.
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Theresa Village Marker

Date: 02 01 1978
Description: "In the early morning hours, a new month dawns on the small village of Theresa. The village is now in the 130th year of its existence." The village marke...

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