click zoom to display a high-res image
Victory Arch
Image
Crowds of people are standing on either side of a street, with a model of an arch spanning the street. On top of the arch is a statue of Victory. American and British flags are displayed on either side. Caption reads: "Victory Arch, Oshkosh, Wis."
1918
Publication Information
Physical Description
Collection Information
Copyright Information
W01474O
WHi 149468
Image
Digital Collections
Explore more than 100,000 collection items online through the Society’s digital collections. For over two decades, we’ve been scanning, photographing, and digitizing materials from our collections, creating a rich and growing digital archive that brings history closer to you.
The Wisconsin Historical Society offers an ever-growing digital collection. Digitized materials reflect the full range of items in the collections including photographs, letters, newsletters, films, posters, architectural drawings, menus, and ephemera.
Attribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Accessing Collections
The vast majority of the items in our collections are not online. The Society owns thousands of archival collections viewable in our Archives reading room. To view and conduct research in our collections, visit us in person.
Service Flag Dedication, Osseo
April 26, 1918
Elevated view of a flag dedication ceremony. Men holding instruments form two lines on either side of a man holding an American flag. A crowd is gathered around them. In the background is the C.I. ...
Patriotic Group
circa 1918
A group of people posing on the steps of a building with an stained glass arched entrance. Many of the people are holding American flags. Caption reads: "Patriotic group, otherwise "unidentified, a...
Peace
November 11, 1918
A crowd is assembled on the steps to the State Capitol. Many people are carrying American flags, and a large flag is prominently displayed. A lit "W" is at the top of the Capitol dome. Caption read...
Business District
1910
View down center of a street. Caption reads: "Clean, Wide, Business Streets Greet You in Oshkosh". On the left side of the street is a large clock on the sidewalk, and a sign for the "Hay Hardware ...
Parade Scene on Main Street
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view of parade. Crowds are gathered on either side of the street, many holding umbrellas. Women are walking two-by-two carrying flags in parade. Flags and bunting decorate storefronts.
Statue of a Norwegian
circa 1900-1909
Elevated view of a crowd of people surrounding a statue, presumably of a notable Norwegian figure. Many people are carrying flags.
