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Old Mill Site

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View from bridge towards a tall smokestack standing on the left side of the Yahara River where it is flowing out of Lake Mendota. Remnants of the foundation and supports of Farwell's Madison Mills are seen in and along the river. A man is fishing from the shore.

Date Created:
1895
Creator:
Middleton Family

Publication Information

Creator Middleton Family
Date Created 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.3.47

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137AY
Legacy ID
WHi 83152

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Yahara River

Yahara River

View down dirt road towards a tall smokestack near the Yahara River bridge where the river flows into Lake Mendota. The smokestack is the remainder of Leonard Farwell's Madison Mills, built in 1850...

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Yahara River Dam

Yahara River Dam

View across the Yahara River towards a tall smokestack on the opposite shoreline, with Lake Mendota in the background. Remnants of the foundation and supports of what had been Farwell's Madison Mil...

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The Malt House and Yahara River Bridge

The Malt House and Yahara River Bridge

View across lawn and the Yahara River towards the Hausmann Brewing Company's Malt House in the center background. On the right is the Yahara River bridge. On the left on the opposite riverbank is a...

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Farwell's Madison Mills

Farwell's Madison Mills

circa 1870-1879

Farwell's Mill on the Yahara River at Lake Mendota.

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Rustic Bridge

Rustic Bridge

1905

The rustic iron bridge on University Drive. The sign on the left advertises a $25.00 Reward. Lake Mendota is visible on the right.

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Drawings
Farwell's Madison Mills

Farwell's Madison Mills

1853

Farwell's Mill on the Yahara River at Lake Mendota.

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