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Billowing Steam from Wisconsin Power and Light

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Description: High humidity and low temperatures cause massive steam clouds to billow from the stacks of Wisconsin Power and Light Company behind a house on Jenifer Stre...
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Lane near Ephraim

Date: 1905
Description: A lane in Ephraim with power lines lining the road. There is a body of water in the distance with houses on the far shoreline.
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Aerial View of Town and Wisconsin River

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial view of Wisconsin Dells including the Wisconsin River and the dam and generating power plant.
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Madison View from Capitol Dome to Third Lake Ridge District

Date: 1917
Description: View from Capitol dome east to Third Lake Ridge District. Power plant is visible at center. Lake Monona is on the right.
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Runway Through Dam

Date: 07 01 1912
Description: A view through the runway (tunnel) cast into the concrete structure of the power dam at Prairie du Sac.
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Road with Telephone Poles

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Description: View looking down two-lane road to the horizon. Telephone poles, power lines, and trees are on either side, with fields behind.
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Basketball Game between Campers

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Description: Young male and female campers in casual dress play basketball on a grass court with trees and power lines in the background.
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Examples of Figures Showing Radiation Pathways

Date: 07 1976
Description: Diagram showing environmental means by which humans can be exposed to radiation from nuclear power plants.
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Westward-looking View of Hydroelectric Plants

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Description: Elevated view of hydroelectric plants on the Fox River. Caption reads: "Water Power - Looking West. Appleton, Wis."
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Man Using Horse-Drawn Binder

Date: 1900
Description: Left side view of a man using a horse-drawn binder. In the background are power lines, a fence, and trees.
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McCormick-Deering Dealership Storefront at Night

Date: 11 02 1927
Description: View from street towards a McCormick dealership storefront at night with neon lights. In the foreground are streetcar tracks and power poles.
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Saint Michael's Alley

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Description: View of Saint Michael's Alley.
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Shearing Sheep

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Description: Two men shearing sheep indoors. Two coats are hanging on the wall on the left. The shearers electrical system and/or motor that powers the electric razors ...
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Woman Doing Laundry

Date: 11 1919
Description: A woman using an electric washer and wringer to launder clothing on the Babcock Farm.
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Edward Dodge House

Date: 1940
Description: A view of the Pebble house, also called Edward Dodge House. Built in 1848 and constructed of cobblestone. Stone columns with a gate and fence are in front ...
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Field Organization at Power Dam

Date: 02 28 1914
Description: Group portrait of workers assembled with construction materials south of the power dam at Prairie du Sac. Three men in suits are on the right. The smokesta...
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Electric Light Plant

Date: 1909
Description: The site of the Electric Light Plant located near railroad tracks. There is a bell tower with a weather vane on the left.
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Downsteam Side of Power House at Power Dam

Date: 09 01 1913
Description: Elevated view of the power house from the southwest showing progress of the brickwork. Two railroad cars are standing on the railroad extension. Workers ar...
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International Truck at Power Plant

Date: 1972
Description: View of a man with a hard hat walking near an International truck parked in front of what appears to be a power plant. The truck is labeled with an "FPL" l...
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Electric Dynamo

Date: 1932
Description: An open wooden structure built over a small mill race supports a vertical water wheel. A large belt runs horizontally from the water wheel to a line shaft ...

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