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Studio Portrait of a Dog

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Description: Studio portrait of an American Water Spaniel posing on a stump in the Van Schaick photography studio in front of a painted backdrop. There is a sign for "C...
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Black River Falls

Date: 1885
Description: Elevated view of the river and town. Probably prior to 1885 because the Van Schaick building/photograph gallery is not constructed on Second Street.
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First and Main Streets

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Description: Elevated view, possibly a stereograph, of the intersection of First and Main Streets, probably taken from the window of the Van Schaick studio.
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Train approaching Railroad Station

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Description: Train approaching railroad station crowded with people.
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Train at Railroad Station

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Description: Train releasing steam at the railroad station.
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Furnace Room

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Description: Furnace room, probably interior of a smelter.
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Senior High School

Date: 1897
Description: Senior High School under construction.
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Men Building Roof

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Description: Men roofing a building in town.
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Bridge over River

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Description: Bridge with high water underneath.
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Women at the Van Schaick Residence

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Description: Outdoor view of two women posing sitting on the porch of a two-story wooden house. The woman on the left is identified as the wife of Charles Van Schaick, ...
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Elevated View of Town

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view of town, probably looking south from the Van Schaick residence.
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Telephone Equipment

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Description: Interior view of telephone equipment stored under wooden steps, including receivers and a switchboard. Probably inside the Van Schaick building.
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Van Schaick Family

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Description: Charles J. Van Schaick and his family at the dinner table. He had three sons; Shirley, born 1885, Roy, born 1887, and Harold, born 1889. Both husband and w...
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Studio Portrait of Charles Van Schaick and Son

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Description: A man stands and holds a small child in front of a painted backdrop on the gate of a prop fence. Identified as Charles Van Schaick and his son. He is weari...
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Portrait of Charles Van Schaick and Boy

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Description: A studio portrait of Charles Van Schaick, sitting on a stool in front of a painted backdrop, holding and hugging a small boy on his lap.
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Two Women in Hammock

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Description: Two women sitting in a hammock.
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T. Moore Hotel

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Description: The T. Moore hotel during winter.
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Girls with Bicycles entering Woods

Date: 1890
Description: Three women riding bicycles.
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Horse at the Van Schaick Building

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Description: Outdoor view of a man posing standing on the far left. He is holding the reins of a horse standing on the snow-covered ground in front of the Van Schaick b...
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Studio Portrait of Advertising Signs

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Description: Studio portrait of signs that advertise "GEM," list "C.J. Van Schaick, Black River Falls, Wis.," and a hat. GEM may be a manufacturer of photographic equip...

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