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Empire Mine

Date: 1920
Description: The Empire zinc and lead mine. Very litle lead is now produced.
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Straw Lead Furnace

Date: 1880
Description: A straw lead furnace, an open hearth furnace where lead sulphite (Galena) was roasted. Located on the Rountree branch of the Little Platte River, Richard S...
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Boathouse at Europe Lake

Date: 1921
Description: A walkway with rustic railing leads to the Hotz family boathouse on Europe Lake. A well-worn path leads downhill to the water.
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National Lead Co. Truck

Date: 1929
Description: International National Lead Company truck parked alongside a curb.
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St. Michael's Industrial School

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Description: A view of St. Michael's Industrial School, with students lined up in formation along the road that leads to the school. Two boys with drums lead the proces...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Kohler leads tributes paid to Gen. Haan

Date: 1929-11-10
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City: Washington
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All Roads Lead to Mayville, Wis.

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Description: Aerial panoramic view of central Mayville over a frozen river. Caption reads: "All Roads Lead to Mayville, Wis."
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View of the Driveway

Date: 1955
Description: View of the fork in the Krueger's driveway. To the left the road leads to the Krueger home, with a truck parked in front. The fork to the right leads to th...
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Tenpin Alley, Pokerville

Date: 1925
Description: A view of Tenpin Alley (rear) active in lead mining days.
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Old lead road near New Glarus to be dedicated

Date: 1931-05-29
County: Green
City: New Glarus
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Artillery Team Rider

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Description: Austrian lead rider with team pulling artillery.
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Residence and Garden on First Avenue

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Description: A man sits outside his home on First Avenue. A path leads through the garden to the front door.
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Log Building at Walnut Grove

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Description: View towards the mill. There is an exterior chimney to the left of the door, and a wooden walkway leads up to the closed door on the right. A fence leads t...
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Continental Army Hut

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Description: A view of a Continental Army hut in a wooded area. A set of steps lead to the front door.
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First Wharf

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Description: View of First Wharf from the Bering Sea. A railroad bridge leads to the shoreline.
Postcard

Town Club

Date: 1904
Description: Exterior of building from across the street. A flight of steps leads up from the sidewalk to a side entrance. Caption reads: "Town Club, Milwaukee."
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Monticello Hospital Exterior

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Description: Exterior view looking uphill toward the Monticello Hospital. A long stairway leads from an arch that reads, "Monticello Hospital," up to the hospital build...
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People's Co-operative Hospital

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Description: Exterior view toward the People's Co-operative Hospital. Stairs lead to the main entrance which has a porch with a sign above it.
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Ward School

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Description: Exterior of Ward Public School. The sidewalk leads to an entrance where a sign reads: "Public School."
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Town and Glacier View

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Description: View of the city and glacier as seen from Port Valdez. A pier leads to the city's shore.

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