Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Search: Lead
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Interior view of Upham residence. There are bookshelves along the back wall. A large, arched doorway leads into another room on the right, with a glass-fro... |
| Community: | Polk |
|---|---|
| County: | Washington |
| Historic Name: | |
| Reference Number: | 13933 |
| A brief description of the history of mining operations in Southwestern Wisconsin. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Grounds and buildings of the Pima Agency, near Phoenix. A long, tree-lined road leads up to an office building, behind which flies an American flag. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | An unidentified mining scene where two men are cranking a windlass, common only in early lead and zinc mining in southwest Wisconsin. The windlass was used... |
| Date: | 1910 |
|---|---|
| Description: | View towards the church on a hill. There is a wide set of stairs that leads up to the entrance. Caption reads: "St. John-the-Baptist Catholic Church, Jeffe... |
| Date: | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Description: | The dedication ceremony of the Skavlem Monument, lead by Rev. Gustav Stearns. The monument was dedicated to the "oldest Norwegian immigrant", born 1760, di... |
| Date: | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Description: | The dedication ceremony of the Skavlem Monument, lead by Rev. Gustav Stearns. The monument was dedicated to the "oldest Norwegian immigrant", born 1760, di... |
| Date: | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Men lead two mules in hauling a wagon full of cotton bales near what appears to be a weighing station on a wooden platform. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Interior view of the Superior Public Library. In the room are reading tables and bookshelves along the wall. Several doors lead to other rooms, and there i... |
| Date: | 06 1908 |
|---|---|
| Description: | The Lake Mills band and fire company lead the parade during a fire company competition in their home town. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | View along the footbridge that leads to the Elks Home on the shoreline on the right. A long, low outbuilding is on the left. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | The Mammoth and Standard Mining Mills has been producing silver, gold, lead, zinc and copper continuously since 1884. Caption reads: "Mammouth and Standard... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | View of Bell House, the first female seminary, erected in 1745. A brick path leads to the entrance. On the roof is a bell tower and weather vane. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Front view of the Old Medical College building, built in 1835. A walkway leads to stairs of the large stone-block Classical building. The frieze and archit... |
| Date: | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Description: | View of Tift Hall at Bessie Tift College, founded in 1849. Trees are on the lawn in front of the hall, and a set of stairs lead to the porch. |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Exterior of Saint Joseph's Academy, founded and constructed in 1879. A fence surrounds the school grounds where a staircase leads to the main entrance. Ca... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Exterior of Rainbow Diner, a long building with windows and drapes. Two sets of stairs lead to doorways, and signs are painted on the building facade. One ... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Exterior of Huntington Casino, built in 1905. Stairs lead to a balcony where awnings cover an area for outdoor seating. Caption reads: "Made for the Gild... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | A dirt road leads through a wooded area to a clubhouse. A flag flies from the top of the two-story building and both stories have wrap-around porches. |
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: