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Milwaukee Street

Date: 07 1995
Description: Milwaukee Street in Theresa, Wisconsin.
Document

Abstract To Title of Oren Johnson's Mortgaged Land

Date: 07 09 1853
Description: Legal title to Oren Johnson's mortgaged land in Dodge County. The La Crosse and Milwaukee Rail Road Company assessed the land for $1,500.
Document

Oren Johnson Promissory Note

Date: 01 29 1853
Description: Document of agreement between Oren Johnson of Dodge County and the La Crosse and Milwaukee Rail Road Company. Johnson agreed to pay $600 plus 8% annual int...
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"Bryan Day" at Milwaukee Road Depot

Date: 1905
Description: A large crowd at the Milwaukee Road depot, perhaps to greet William Jennings Bryan on the incoming train. The malthouse can be seen in the distance.
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Milwaukee Street View

Date: 02 02 1978
Description: "View from the water tower looking north up Milwaukee (Main) Street."
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Taverns on Milwaukee Street

Date: 1975
Description: "Main (Milwaukee) Street. Six taverns were in business in the span of one block!"
Map or Atlas

Plat of Part of the Village of Rolling Prairie Dodge County Wisconsin

Date: 1852
Description: Map created between 1852 and 1867 shows numbered lots, labelled roads, the "Centre Line of LaCrosse & Milwaukee R.R." railroad, and a station house. Roads ...
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"Recitation Room" at Downer College

Date: 1891
Description: "Recitation Room" at Downer College.
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Super Bowl Extra

Date: 01 27 1997
Description: The headline of the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" Super Bowl Extra reads, "How sweet it is!"
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Dodge County Historical Museum

Date: 1954
Description: Dodge County Historical Museum, exterior view. This was the old Milwaukee railroad depot before it was remodeled for the Society's use.
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Downer College

Date: 1890
Description: View of Downer College. Snow is on the ground.
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Street Scene — Main Street

Date: 02 19 1978
Description: "Theresa Main Street (Milwaukee Street)."
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Blue Angel Drill Team

Date: 1970
Description: "The famous Blue Angel Drill Team visits Milwaukee."
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Super Bowl Cartoon

Date: 01 1997
Description: "This editorial and cartoon appeared in the 'Milwaukee Journal Sentinel' after the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl."
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Fire Fighting Instruction

Date: 05 1984
Description: "Firemen were given a demonstration by a Flight For Life crew from Milwaukee."
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Krueger's Empire Hotel

Date: 01 1999
Description: Krueger's Empire Hotel, the building that stood on the South West corner of Milwaukee and Rock River streets, has been razed.
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Schreiber Barn-Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: This barn was owned by the Weninger family. The Schreibers mover here 6 years ago from Milwaukee.
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Bar Proprietor

Date: 07 07 1950
Description: "Paul Koecher is proprietor of the bar located at the intersection of Milwaukee Street and Mayville Road."
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Roller Skating Troupe

Date: 1967
Description: "A roller skating troupe rolls down Milwaukee Street."
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Koecher's Bar

Date: 06 03 1950
Description: "Koecher's Bar on the northwest corner of Milwaukee St. & Mayville St."

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