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Akron Soap Box Derby

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Description: All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs. Shows an elevated view of the "Derby Downs Hill with Grandstands and Finish Line. Famous Goodyear Zeppelin Dock...
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East Shore, Devil's Lake

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Description: Photographic postcard of the railroad tracks around the East Shore of the lake in Devil's Lake State Park. Telephone poles are between the tracks and the s...
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Tourist Camp, Devil's Lake State Park

Date: 08 16 1935
Description: Photographic postcard of a tourist camp at Devil's Lake State Park. A scene of picnic tables, automobiles and tents pitched among trees and grass. Text at ...
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Historical Library, University of Wisconsin

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Description: Colorized postcard of an exterior view of the State Historical Library, now the headquarters building of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Text at top read...
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Little Norway

Date: 1948
Description: Colorized postcard of a scene at Little Norway. A man sits on a wagon chassis. He is wearing an ethnic costume. Various buildings are visible surrounded by...
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Oak Grove Parking Area at the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Postcard of the entrance to the Cave of the Mounds. A curved sign sits on two square stone pillars. The sign reads: "Welcome, Cave of the Mounds, Drive In....
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A Pretty Residence Street

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Description: Photographic postcard of a residential street. The tree-lined street is not paved. Homes can be seen behind the trees. Text below reads: "A Pretty Residenc...
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Wisconsin River Bridge

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Description: Photographic postcard from hill looking down at the bridge over the Wisconsin River. A gas station is visible on the right. Text below reads: "Wisconsin Ri...
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Wisconsin Avenue

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Description: Photographic postcard of Wisconsin Avenue. Many automobiles are being driven, and others are parked at the curb at an angle. The street sign on the corner ...
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Aerial View of Boulder Junction

Date: 1959
Description: Color postcard of an aerial view of town. There is a lake in the background in the upper left.
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Train Making a Stop at the Breed Station

Date: 1943
Description: Photographic postcard of a train stopped at the Chicago & North West railroad station. A small group of people stand in the grass waiting beside the tracks...
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Golden Woodland Drive

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Description: Color postcard of a country road shaded by trees in autumn color.
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Dousman St.-Dixon St. Intersection

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the Dousman Street-Dixon Street intersection. The neighborhood has residential homes, sidewalks, and trees. Caption reads: "Dous...
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"Soo" Depot

Date: 05 14 1909
Description: Black and white postcard view of the Soo Line railroad depot. Caption reads: "'SOO' Depot, Bruce, Wis."
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Greetings From Bruce

Date: 05 15 1909
Description: Photographic postcard of a poster promoting Bruce with seven photographs. The fairgrounds, Main Street, farm scene, Catholic Church, Chippewa River bridge,...
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View on Main Street

Date: 10 02 1914
Description: View across street of shops and other buildings along Main Street. A buggy is driving down the road. There is a bluff in the background. Caption reads: "Vi...
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Downtown Antigo

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Description: Color postcard of downtown Antigo, at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Superior Street looking east.
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5th Avenue Facing East

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Description: Color postcard of the downtown area on 5th Avenue facing east.
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Butternut Lake Hotel

Date: 09 29 1910
Description: Photographic postcard view of the Butternut Lake Hotel. The road, fence, trees and screened gazebo are in the center. A man is standing among the trees nea...
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Presque Isle or Stockton

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Description: Postcard of the "Indian Head," or profile, a geological rock formation on the shorelinr. Caption reads: "Apostle Islands, Wis. Presque Isle or Stockton, In...

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