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Schliewerts Island

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Description: Three people sitting on a bench under the old thorn apple tree at Schliewerts Island looking out at the lake. Caption reads: "Beaver Dam, Wis. Under the Ol...
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New Foundry Building

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a foundry. There are workmen standing near the entrance. Caption reads: "New Foundry Building - Beaver Dam - Wis."
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The Pyramid Supper Club

Date: 1960
Description: Colorized postcard view of bartenders and group of people at an Egyptian-themed cocktail bar, the Pyramid Supper Club, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
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Karsten's Store

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Description: Photographic postcard view across street towards the exterior of a general store. A woman is standing by the door, and a boy on a wagon is on the sidewalk....
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Fox Lake Hotel

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of the Fox Lake Hotel, with several guests on the porch and balcony. Horses and buggies are in the street. The Fox Lake Livery Stable is next...
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Grand View Resort

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Description: View across water towards the Grand View Resort on the shores of Fox Lake. Several people are sitting in rowboats lined up at the shoreline. Other guests a...
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Depot at Fox Lake

Date: 1913
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the railroad depot, with several passengers standing on the platform. An automobile is parked at the curb. Caption read...
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R.H. Runge; General Merchandise

Date: 1919
Description: Exterior view of R.H. Runge's General Merchandise store. A woman and two men are standing near the entrance. Penciled-in note on reverse reads: "Burned ...
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Wood's Bridge

Date: 1912
Description: View from shoreline toward a bridge over the Rock River. A boat with three men is passing underneath the bridge. Caption reads: "'Wood's' Bridge South of H...
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Aftermath of a Fire

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Description: Elevated view of a completely burned building in downtown Horicon at the river. A cigar store is next door, and men are gathered on the bridge.
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Iron Ridge Canning Factory

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Description: Slightly elevated view of a canning factory, with workers lined up out front, and a man standing in a wagon pulled by a team of horses. Railroad tracks are...
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Main Street, Juneau, Wis.

Date: 1923
Description: View of the businesses along Main Street. Automobiles and buggies are parked along the curb. The street is lined with street lights and hitching posts. Cap...
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Asylum

Date: 1907
Description: View towards a group of people standing on the grounds in front of the asylum. There are bars on the windows and fire escapes on both ends of the building....
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County Court House

Date: 1906
Description: Exterior view of the county courthouse, with a tower above the entrance. A man is standing in the left foreground. Caption reads: "County Court House, June...
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Your Occo Service Man

Date: 1944
Description: A man in an overcoat is leaning against a parked car, with a man in overalls standing next to him. A sign in the car window reads: "Your stock needs Occo M...
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Main and Bridge Streets

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Description: View of the intersection of Main and Bridge Streets. A dentist's office on the corner on the right. A group of boys are standing near a fountain in the mid...
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Lower Dam, Mayville, Wis.

Date: 1908
Description: View from shoreline looking toward a dam and bridge on the Rock River near Mayville. Two men are standing on the bridge. Caption reads: "Lower Dam, Mayvill...
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Bridge Street Bridge

Date: 1909
Description: View of the bridge crossing the Rock River at Bridge Street. People are in rowboats on the river. Caption reads: "Bridge Street Bridge, Mayville, Wis."
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Lomira Train Station

Date: 08 20 1904
Description: Handwriting on front reads: "1913 Lomira, Wis." A crowd of women and children waiting at a train station.
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Tent Street Evangelical Camp Grounds

Date: 1916
Description: Text on front reads: "Tent St. Evangelical Camp Grounds, Lomira, Wis." A man is standing in a wooded area with rows of tents on the right and left. Two cam...

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