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Leaping the Chasm

Date: 1886
Description: Ashley Bennett, son of photographer H.H. Bennett, is captured in mid-air as he jumps to Stand Rock.
Photograph

German Shepherd Dog Jumps Across Stand Rock

Date: 06 1961
Description: A German shepherd jumps across Stand Rock as a man and child in traditional Indian apparel look on. The man is pointing to the dog.
Print

Transit Company Dinner Menu

Date: 07 04 1931
Description: Inside of Saturday dinner menu for the "North American." Includes drawings of Niagara Falls, New York, Old Fort Mackinac Island, Michigan, Michigan Bouleva...
Photograph

Dell View Hotel, Lake Delton

Date: 04 04 1944
Description: View across field towards the Dell View Hotel.
Photograph

Sportsman's Paradise Billboard

Date: 05 07 1935
Description: Four men are looking on during installation of a billboard designed by Hinkson Advertising Agency, at the corner of S. Park Street and Olin Avenue. The sig...
Print

Baraboo, Wis. County Seat of Sauk Co.

Date: 1886
Description: Bird's-eye map of Baraboo with inset of Devil's Lake, the south and east sides of the commercial square, the First National Bank, and the Warren House hote...
Photograph

Crescent Beach Campsite

Date: 1936
Description: Crescent Beach campsite with cabins and miniature golf course by Lake Michigan.
Photograph

International C-1 Truck at Edmonton Capitol Building

Date: 05 21 1935
Description: International Model C-1 truck parked in front of Edmonton capitol building in Alberta, Canada. The truck was used to promote tourism in Alberta and is pain...
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Bartlett Memorial Historical Museum Sign

Date: 1962
Description: Entrance marker to the museum.
Photograph

Wisconsin Tourist Bureau, Chicago Office

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Description: Wisconsin Tourist Bureau, Chicago office at 209 N. Michigan Avenue.
Photograph

Exterior of Minirama

Date: 1965
Description: Exterior from road of Minirama at 115 Broadway.
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Olson Buildings

Date: 1937
Description: Corner of Broadway and Superior, with Texaco station and Olson Boat Ticket kiosk.
Map or Atlas

Map of Historic and Scenic Wisconsin

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Description: Map reads: "Historic and Scenic Wisconsin — Land of Gathering Waters." In an inset there is a hand-painted depiction of the Wisconsin State Seal. For some ...
Photograph

The Leap

Date: 1997
Description: A man leaps to Stand Rock as a crowd watches.
Postcard

Sites of Madison — Collage

Date: 1960
Description: Views of popular sites in Madison. Numerous different types of recreation are depicted, along with popular sites such as the Wisconsin State Capitol buildi...
Photograph

AAA and Tourism

Date: 07 30 1948
Description: E.T. McQueen, AAA field reporter, who inspects sleeping accommodations and eating places for the AAA Accommodations Directory, issued annually.
Photograph

Giftland at Night

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Description: Night view of gift shops, restaurants, and other attractions in a two-story shopping plaza. Several cars are parked along the curb beneath a streetlight in...
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Duck Entering Lake Delton

Date: 1965
Description: Amphibious vehicle known as a Duck splashes into Lake Delton as it carries passengers on a tour of the Wisconsin Dells.
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Pipe Dyer's Trading Post

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Description: Two men and one woman in Native American costume stand near a fence and a U.S. flag outside the entrance of Pipe Dyer's Trading Post in Fort Dells. There a...
Photograph

Historical Landmarks

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Description: Composite of three historical landmarks in Northfield, New Hampshire: the Town House, the Old Mill, and the Congregational Church. The Church has "Congrega...

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