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Fox River from Railroad Tracks
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View of the Fox River, looking east, from railroad tracks. There is a bridge further down on the right. Buildings line the shoreline on the left, and a large building is on a hill in the distance. Caption reads: "View on Fox River, looking East, Appleton, Wis."
1915
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Fox River and Industrial Buildings
1905
View from hill looking down towards the Fox River. On the opposite shoreline are industrial buildings. Further down the river on the right are bridges. Caption reads: "Scene On Fox River, Appleton,...
View on Fox River
circa 1910-1919
View of the Fox River near Appleton from an elevated railroad track. The fourth lock is located to the extreme right crossing the river. Railroad cars and buildings are on the left. Caption reads: ...
Fox River
1960
Elevated view looking down at the Fox River. On the left is a dam, and on the opposite shoreline is a factory.
River and Industrial Area through Trees
1906
Elevated view from hill towards the Fox River and an industrial area through trees. A powerline is running across the skyline. Caption reads: "View on Fox River, Appleton, Wis."
Fox River Water Power
1905
View from hill looking down towards the Fox river. Caption reads: "Fox River Water Power, Appleton, Wis."
Scene on Fox River
June 12, 1908
Colorized postcard looking down hill of the Fox River through the trees. A bridge is spanning the river, and piles of lumber are on the shoreline. Caption reads: "Scene on Fox River, Appleton, Wis."
