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Snowy Street at Night
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Stereograph of an elevated view of a snowy street in a town. There is a sign for the Palace Saloon in the foreground on the left. Across the street is the H.I. Brown City Restaurant. The tall building on the upper right shows the date 1884. The stereograph is a timed exposure. Notice the streaks of light from pedestrians holding lanterns.
1884
Chamberlin (Shullsburg, Wis.)
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WHi 136387
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Parade
Stereograph of an elevated view of a parade marching through town. Many of the participants are wearing uniforms, and some are carrying musical instruments. The street is unpaved, and there are boa...
Storefronts and Boardwalk
Elevated view of an unpaved main street with storefronts and horse-drawn vehicles hitched along the boardwalk. Many stores have signs and awnings, including "Pettibone's Dry Goods, Carpets & C.," "...
Storefronts Along Street
1925
View down middle of street, with pedestrians and storefronts lining both sides. There is a meat market on the left. Automobiles are parked along the curb.
Bullis and Robbins, Livery Stable
Albumen print of a livery stable on an unpaved street with wooden boardwalks. The name of the stable is "Bullis and Robbins. Livery Stable." A sign on the building to the right reads "Livery Stable...
No. 1 Steamer Fire Engine
Stereograph of a fire station with a belfry at 516 Main Street. The "No. 1 Steamer" fire engine is parked on the boardwalk. Seven men and two dogs are standing or sitting on the left of the fire e...
Horse and Cart
Stereograph of a man in a two wheeled cart drawn by one horse. He is stationary, posing in the street. In the background are buildings on both sides of the street. A sign on the building to the rig...
