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Central Fire Station
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Text on front reads: "Central Fire Station, Sheboygan, Wis." Three horse-drawn vehicles are surrounded by uniformed firemen. There is a dog in the buggy to the right. The firehouse is flying an American Flag.From the Wisconsin Historical Society Property Record: "Begun in 1906 and completed in 1907, this two-story cream brick firehouse has a corner tower and red brick polychromatic architectural trim. The 1959 corner tower cupola and decorative cornice have been removed. Sheboygan County Landmark."
1907
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W013Y1A
WHi 149066
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Hook and Ladder Central Station
1907
A group of fire fighters are posing on a horse-drawn hook and ladder firetruck parked at the entrance of the firehouse. Caption reads: "Hook and Ladder Central Station, La Crosse, Wis."
City Hall and Fire Station
circa 1910-1919
Colorized view of the old three-story, red brick city hall and firehouse. View of the building's exterior includes a team of horse-drawn fire wagons and fire fighters. Caption reads: "City Hall, An...
Water Tower
1908
Hand-colored postcard of the water tower near the corner of Pinckney Street and East Washington Avenue. Horse-drawn vehicles are in the street, and pedestrians are on sidewalks and benches. Caption...
West Side Fire Station
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view of a fire station with men on horse-drawn fire wagons in front. One wagon has a pump; the other has ladders. Caption reads: "West Side Fire Station, Janesville, Wis."
Union Depot
1908
Union Depot with clock tower. The railroad station with clock tower is behind a park. Horse-drawn vehicles are near the entrance. Caption reads: "Union Depot, Milwaukee, Wis."
