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The Old Covered Bridge

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Photographic postcard of the Old Covered Bridge across the Wisconsin River at Boscobel. Bluffs and trees are in the background. Caption reads: "The Old Covered Bridge, Boscobel, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1900-1909

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1900-1909

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013VYN
Legacy ID
WHi 82513

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Wisconsin River Bluffs

Wisconsin River Bluffs

circa 1900-1909

Photographic postcard of the Wisconsin River Bluffs and covered bridge. Text below reads: "Wisconsin River Bluffs, Boscobel, Wis."

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Wisconsin River Bridge

Wisconsin River Bridge

circa 1900-1909

Photographic postcard from hill looking down at the bridge over the Wisconsin River. A gas station is visible on the right. Text below reads: "Wisconsin River Bridge, Boscobel, Wisconsin."

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Bridge Crossing Wisconsin River

Bridge Crossing Wisconsin River

circa 1890-1899

Black and white postcard of an elevated view of the Old Covered Bridge crossing the Wisconsin River. The bridge is on the left and the river is on the right. Two horse-drawn vehicles are driving on...

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Steamboats on the Wisconsin River

Steamboats on the Wisconsin River

circa 1900-1909

Photographic postcard view of two steamboats on the Wisconsin River. Tree-covered bluffs are on the opposite shoreline. The steamboat on the left is the "Grand," and the one on the right is the "Ra...

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High School

High School

circa 1900-1909

Photographic postcard of Boscobel High School seen through the trees. Text below reads: "High School, Boscobel, Wis."

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Paddle Steamer "Grand" Stranded on the Wisconsin River

Paddle Steamer "Grand" Stranded on the Wisconsin River

April 20, 1909

Photographic postcard of a paddle steamer on the Wisconsin River near Boscobel. Written on the hull of the boat is the text: "Steamer-Grand-Stranded-Near-Boscobel, Wis. May 20th 09."

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