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Water Tower

Date: 1937
Description: The recently constructed Greendale water tower.
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Greendale Theater

Date: 1939
Description: The front entrance of the Greendale Theater with other storefronts visible. The marquee reads "Greendale Theater, Air Conditioned For Comfort, New Show Eve...
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Greendale Population Sign

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Description: A painted wooden sign on the side of a tree-lined road that reads "Village of Greendale / Pop. 2615."
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Garbage Truck

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Description: The Greendale Department of Public Works used this truck to collect trash.
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Swollen Stream

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Description: The Root River swollen with rainwater and/or snow melt. This picture was likely taken as a study of the water drainage in early Greendale.
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Snowplow

Date: 1947
Description: International snowplow.
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New Construction

Date: 1941
Description: Two houses and a large lawn.
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Group of Peole Walking Near Greendale VIllage Hall

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Description: Men and women walking on sidewalk in front of a brick commercial building. The Greendale Village Hall is in the background and snow is on the ground.
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Water Tower

Date: 1937
Description: View from below of underside of water tower.
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Man Practicing Archery

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Description: Man holding bow during archery practice.
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Rainwater Running through Ditch

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Description: Rainwater running through a ditch along the side of a paved road. This picture was likely taken as a study of the drainage problems in Greendale.
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July 4th Parade

Date: 07 04 1944
Description: People riding decorated bicycles in a 4th of July parade.
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Sewage Treatment Plant

Date: 1944
Description: Sewage lagoon at a treatment site.
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Empty Stream Bed with Dam

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Description: A man stands on rocks that will dam Dale Creek. This picture was likely taken for a study of the water drainage system in early Greendale.
Map or Atlas

Village of Greendale, Wisconsin: General Plan

Date: 1962
Description: This map shows zoning, community facilities, roads, rivers and thoroughfares. The lower right corner includes a key titled "General Plan".
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Steamroller on Gravel Road

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Description: Steamroller parked on a gravel road.
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View Down Water Tower Steps

Date: 1937
Description: View down the ladder leading up to the water tower.
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Hydraulic Pump

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Description: Hydraulic pump and pipes, most likely in a sewage treatment plant.
Postcard

Greendale, Wisconsin 1938-2013 Diamond Celebration

Date: 2013
Description: Color postcard of an illustration called "Time and Place" by Jason Van Roo. Caption reads: "Greendale, Wisconsin 1938-2013 Diamond Celebration, Wis." Text...
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Children Boarding School Bus

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Description: Group of children boarding school bus.

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