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The Eagle House
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A log cabin next to the Chippewa River.Text reads: "The Eagle HouseThis is one of the oldest dwelling houses in Chippewa Co., Wis. and was built by Daniel McCann. It was in this house that Mr. McCann kept 'Old Abe,' the eagle that followed the fortunes of the 8th Wis. Volunteers thru the civil war."
1908
Shaw, A. L. (Holcombe, Wis.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Shaw, A. L. (Holcombe, Wis.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1908 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 postcard |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | History Center |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Call Number | PH 2744 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Eagle House Postcard
1911
Postcard featuring a picture and description of the "Eagle House" where Old Abe, Wisconsin's Civil War eagle and mascot of Wisconsin's 8th Volunteer Regiment. The description on the bottom of the p...
Bird's Eye View, Holcombe, Wis.
1908
Elevated view of Holcombe, with the dam on the Chippewa River in the foreground. Caption reads: "Birds-Eye View, Holcombe, Wis."
Hotel, Holcombe, Wis.
1908
View of a hotel in Holcombe with steps up to a porch with columns at the entrance, and a balcony above. A sign on the side of the building reads: "The Journal." A man is standing at the back corner...
Nature's Artistry
circa 1910-1919
Kodachrome postcard of a road of the Chippewa River during autumn. Foliage at peak color. Caption reads: "Nature's Artistry, Greetings -- Lake Holcombe, Wis."
Dam at Holcombe in Winter
circa 1910-1919
View through barbed-wire fence towards a dam on the Chippewa River near Holcombe. The river is partially frozen, and snow is on the ground.
Richard's Mountain View Cottages on Lake Holcombe
1956
View across tall grass towards two guest cottages at Richard's Mountain View. Caption reads: "Richards Mountain View Cottages on Lake Holcombe."
