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Black and white photograph of Janesville Fire Patrol. Two men are in a wagon pulled by two horses. On side of wagon is "Fire Patrol". Church is in the background.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Downtown. Churches, lumberyard, building with a sign reading, "Addy's New York [illegible].".

Black and white photograph of the Newark Cheese Factory. Shows a street and field. A church with a steeple in background, large building in foreground.

Black and white photograph of the Newark, Luther Valley Church and Cemetery. Fields surround the building. Farm in distances. "APR. 75" printed on one side.

Black and white photograph of men and women entering a white, wooden church with a steeple. Cars parked in front.

Black and white photograph of Shopiere Congregational Church 1844--1944. It is a side view of the church with the tower and steeple on the left side.

Black and white photograph of Shopiere Congregational Church. It is a side view of the church with the tower and steeple on the left side.

Black and white photograph of a vintage automobile. Shows a man seated in old automobile. Written on reverse: "Back of OLD Methodist Church Court & Franklin St.".

Colored photograph of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Beloit, WI. The inside of the church is printed on a Christmas card.

Black and white photograph of the Fulton Congregational Church United Church of Christ.

Black and white photograph of four prints of early Janesville, WI. N8234 is entitled: "July 4, 1879" and shows several men in the street with the backs of several.

Black and white photograph of a man standing on two black horses wearing a dress. A possible church in the background. Circus wagon (?) in view. Building behind.

Black and white photograph of Congregational Church, Shopiere, WI. Shows brick church with a steeple on the side.

Black and white photograph of St. John's Lutheran Church, Edgerton, WI. Shows building from side with bell tower and addtion.

Black and white photograph of the AARP Meeting April 10, 1980. Shows a group of men and women sitting in chairs at a meeting.

Black and white photograph of Carl Bloedow playing a grand piano.

Black and white photograph of the AARP Meeting April 10, 1980. Shows a group of men and women sitting in chairs at a meeting.

Black and white photograph of the AARP Meeting April 10, 1980. Shows a strip of nine photographs.

Black and white photograph of Old Baptist Church. Shows a two story brick structure with windows. On bottom: "Old Baptist".

Black and white photograph of First Methodist Church, Janesville, WI. Shows several spires. On bottom: "First Methodist".

Black and white photograph of the First Baptist Church with cars parked in front.

Black and white photograph of the First Congregational Church with cars parked in front.

Colored photograph of the First Baptist Church in the winter time. There is snow on the ground and the trees are bare.

Black and white photograph of the burned-out First Baptist Church (cor. Jackson and W. Court) 1884.

Black and white photograph of the Old Baptist church, Janesville, WI. Shows a two story brick building with three windows on each floor in the front.

Black and white photograph of First Methodist Church, Janesville WI. Shows a two story building with towers.

Black and white photograph of Court Street Methodist Church, Janesville WI. There are horses on the street. Church is in a four story building.

Black and white photograph of St. Mary's Church, Janesville, WI. On bottom: "St. Mary's Church".

Sepia photo of Christ Episcopal Church and parsonage on Court St.

Black and white photograph of Old Hope Chapel Church, Janesville, WI. Shows a wooden two story building with a horse and buggy along the side.

Black and white photograph of Old Presbyterian Church, Janesville, WI. Shows an early church building with "The Wind Mills" over the door.

Black and white photograph of St. Patrick Church, Janesville, WI. Shows an early church building with a clock tower. On bottom: "St. Patrick".

Black and white photograph of Trinity Church, Janesville, WI. Shows an early church building with a square tower with four spires on it. On bottom: "Trinity".

Black and white photograph of Presbyterian Church, Janesville, WI. Shows an early church building with a bell tower on it. . On bottom: "Presbyterian".

Black and white photograph of German Lutheran Church, West Side, Janesville, WI. Shows an early church building with a bell tower on it. .

Black and white photograph of Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI. Shows a small wooden church with a round window above the door. On bottom: "Norwegian".

Black and white photograph of the Episcopal Church. Image of a church with a bell tower and a parsonage on the left. There is a man on the sidewalk.

Black and white photograph of Christ Episcopal Church. Shows a wooden church with a bell tower on top of which is a cross.

Tinted photo of St. Patrick's Church, Janesville, WI. Shows a church with a steeple with a cross on the top and a cross on the back. On bottom: "St. Patrick's R. C.

Color photo of Hope Chapel, a two story wooden building. There is a figure on the side of the building.

Black and white photograph of First Church of Christ Scientist, Janesville, WI. Shows a brick church with four pillars in front of the doors.

Black and white photograph of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Janesville, WI, Shows a brick church with three arched windows on the right side and a.

Black and white photograph of First Christian Church, Janesville, WI. Shows a brick church with double wooden doors and a cross on each side of the second floor.

Black and white photograph of St. William's Catholic Church, c. 1955. Pictures the side of the church and fellowship hall.

Black and white photograph of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, shown with two steeples.

Black and white photograph of First Presbyterian Church, Janesville, WI, with several cars parked in front of it.

Black and white photograph of Trinity Episcopal Church, Janesville, WI, with several cars parked in front of it.

Black and white photograph of First Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI, from the front.

Black and white photograph of St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI. Shows a three story house that is being used as a church.

Black and white photograph of "Old" St. Mary's Church, Janesville. Shows a church building with a fence around it and snow on the ground.

Black and white photograph of St. Patrick's Church. Shows a fence in front of the church with trees on the side.

Colored photograph of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church from the rear. There is a person walking on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Black and white photograph of Old Presbyterian Church, Janesville, WI, with the words "The Wind Mills" over the door.

Black and white photograph of Trinity Episcopal Church, Janesville, WI, with bare trees in front of it.

Black and white photograph of Christ Church, Janesville, WI, with bare trees in front of it.

Black and white photograph of German Lutheran, (St. John's), Janesville, WI, an old wooden church building with wooden steps going up to the wooden doors.

Black and white photograph of Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI, a wooden church with a round window above the door.

Black and white photograph of Hotel on Corner Court and S. River St.

Black and white photograph of All Soul's Church, Janesville, WI, a building with a steeple on top and with four stained glass windows in the front.

Black and white photograph of Lewis Keller's first church 1879-1884, Edgerton. Shows the front of a church.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Rock County Health Care Center, a chapel with a cross, with three children performing on the stage.

Black and white photograph of several people sitting and standing in a forested area. On bottom: "Beloit-Janesville YWCA Lake Geneva 1928".

Black and white photograph of two photographs of Upper Court House Park looking toward the horizon. There are buildings and trees with a church in the distance.

Black and white photograph of First Congregational Church altar table.made by Ossit Furniture.

Black and white photograph of altar table.at First Congregational Church made by Ossit Furniture.

Black and white photograph of an altar made by Ossit Furniture. Altar has a candlestick on each side of the center cross.

Black and white photograph of Janesville; in white frame. See: Coll: 1951.48 Picture shows old Congregational Church, Tallman House, and Hyatt House Hotel which.

Black and white photograph of the German Lutheran Church, Beloit, Wisconsin.

Black and white photograph of Fulton Congregational Church United Church of Christ. Shows front of church with front door on bottom of bell tower.

Black and white photograph of Fulton Congregational Church United Church of Christ. Shows the church in the background with the sign in front.

Black and white photograph of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI, from the side. There are four arched stained glass windows on the right side.

Postcard. Colored image of Cargill Memorial M.E. Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Colored image of the Presbyterian Church in Janesville. Exterior view with trees, sidewalk, and an unpaved road visible.

Black and white photograph of First Congregational Church Parsonage, Beloit, WI, an elaborate Queen Anne-style three story house with a wraparound porch (supported.

Black and white photograph of the original building of the First Congregational Church in Beloit, WI. This shows part of the back and the left side of the building.

Black and white photograph of a one story ranch house with a porch over a doorway. The house has white siding and dark shingles on the roof.

Black and white photograph of the original building of the First Congregational Church in Beloit, showing more of the left side.

Black and white photograph of the front of the original building for the First Congregational Church.

Black and white photograph of the front of the original building for the First Congregational Church.

Black and white photograph of the side of the original building for the First Congregational Church. Covered porch area is visible on the left side of the photo.

Black and white photograph of a long one story house with a breezeway on the left.

Black and white photograph of the side of the original building for the First Congregational Church, from across the street corner.

Black and white photograph of the top floor of the original building for the First Congregational Church.

Black and white photograph of a house from LD36.1990.43, showing a breezeway connecting the door of the house to the First Congregational Church (in the background).

Black and white photograph of the side of the original building for the First Congregational Church, showing a staircase going up the side of the first floor to the.

Black and white photograph of the bottom of the bell tower from the original building for the First Congregational Church in Beloit.

Postcard. Sepia-toned photograph of the Congregational Church in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to Eli Buckley in Vancouver, B.C. Postmarked May 28, 1909.

Postcard. Colorized image of the exterior of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to Mr. Eli Buckley in Salmo, British Columbia.

Postcard. Exterior view of St. Peter's English Lutheran Church in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to Miss Mildred Meyer in Independence, Kansas.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of the Baptist Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the Presbyterian Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Black and white image of the exterior of Richards Memorial United Brethren Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Tinted image of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of the Congregational Church in Janesville. No message.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of Cargill Memorial Methodist Church in Janesville, Wis. Postmarked 29 June 1909 and addressed to P.B.

Postcard of First Lutheran Church. Left side with two stories, right side taller, but with peaked roof and steeple.

Postcard. color photo of St. William's Catholic Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of the Christian Science Church in Janesville. Postmarked 6 February 1921 and addressed to Walter Graf in Lake Mills.

Postcard. Tinted image of the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville. Addressed to Addie Cochrane of Beloit. Postmark not legible.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Janesville. Postmarked 24 September 1906 and addressed to Emma Schless of Watertown.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of St. Patrick's Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Black and white image of the exterior of St. Patrick's Church in Janesville. Postmarked December 1907. Addressed to Miss S.M. Porter of Racine.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the exterior of St. Mary's Church in Janesville and portions of the houses surrounding it.

Black and white photograph of Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church. There is a door from which rises the belltower and two arched windows on each side of the.

Black and white photograph of several people standing and sitting in front of Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church.

Black and white photograph of several children standing and sitting in front of Rock Prairie United Presbyterian Church.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of the First Baptist Church in Janesville.

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Black and white photograph of scaffolding on the bell tower of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Black and white photograph of scaffolding on the bell tower of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Black and white photograph of scaffolding on the bell tower of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Black and white photograph of scaffolding on the front of First Lutheran Church. There is a crane with a load in front of the building.

Black and white portrait of David Beaton. He was affiliated with the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Janesville.

Black and white portrait of a group of men and women, presumed to be members or people with an affiliation with the First Congregational United Church of Christ in.

Black and white portrait of Rev. Boyd Phelps. Written on back in pencil: "Came from La Porte, Ind. in June 1839. Methodist Preacher. Rev.

Black and white portrait of members of the Olympian, which was somehow affiliated with the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Janesville.

Black and white photograph collage of Dorothy Church Anderson as a toddler and little girl. Back of photo reads: "I loved you then. I love you now. Happy Birthday.

Black and white photograph of Dorothy Church Anderson with her parents as an infant. Dorothy Ruth (Church) Dobson Anderson, age 90, of Janesville, died Fri., Dec.

Black and white photograph of several men with pick axes and shovels participating in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new First Christian Church on Highland.

Black and white photograph of parishioners of the First Christian Church of Janesville assembled outside the building when it was located in downtown Janesville.

Black and white photograph of Luella Zetta Byram Church and Dorothy Church Anderson at Christmas.

Black and white photograph of the exterior of Footville United Methodist Church. Photo was taken by George E. Stewart.

Black and white photograph of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Janesville decorated for Easter.

Black and white photograph of a group of young people being confirmed at an unknown church, likely in Clinton, Wisconsin.

Black and white photograph of the interior of St. John's Lutheran Church in Milton.

Black and white photograph of the men's club at St. John's Lutheran Church in Milton.

Black and white photograph of the men's club at St. John's Lutheran Church in Milton.

Black and white photograph of the ladies aid society at St. John's Lutheran Church in Milton.

Colored photograph of New Life Ministry Pentecostal church, 1400 Harvey St., Beloit. White church with brick down by the foundation.

Colored photograph of Faith Builders International Ministries, non-denominational, 2170 Murphy Woods Rd., Beloit. Medium brown color brick building.

Colored photograph of Family Worship Center Assembly of God, 1021 Cranston Rd., Beloit. Sign out front.

Colored photograph of Family Worship Center, Assembly of God, 2021 Cranston Rd., Beloit. Light color limestone with dark brown trim.

Colored photograph of Freedom Fellowship, 1849 Bayliss Ave., Beloit. Cream color building with dark brown trim.

Colored photograph of Good New Christian Center, Non-Denominational. 2293 Prairie Ave., Beloit. Brown one story church.

Colored photograph of Atonement Lutheran Church. 901 Harrison Ave., Beloit. Large cream brick building with stained glass windows.

Colored photograph of Grace Family Chapel, non-denominational, 2912 S. Bartells Dr., Beloit. Cream siding with dark brick. Turquoise awning.

Colored photograph of Grace Bible Church, Baptist, 1928 Colony Ct., Beloit. Dark brick building next to a corn field.

Colored photograph of Fountain of Life Tabernacle Holiness Church, 1600 Huebbe Pkwy., Beloit. Photo of the sign outside.

Colored photograph of Fountain of Life Tabernacle Holiness Church, 1600 Huebbe Pkwy., Beloit. Dark color brick foundation and shake shingle siding.

Colored photograph of Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church, 2500 Prairie Ave., Beloit. Light color brick with a dark brown trim. One story.

Colored photograph of Calvary's Grace Chapel, Baptist, 2417 E. Murphy Woods Rd., Beloit. Cream color siding and brick with a dark trim.

Black and white photograph of a construction site. Houses and a church steeple can be seen in the background.

Black and white photograph of the Ossit Church Furniture Co., Bluefield, VA. Shows a factory with houses around it.

Colored photograph of the interior of an unidentified church in Neenah, WI, showing the pews with blue seat covers. Photographer: Monroe Studio, Inc. P. O.

Colored photograph of the interior of an unidentified church in Neenah, WI, looking from the back to the altar. The altar has a white parament with "Gloria" on it.

Colored photograph of the interior of an unidentified church in Neenah, WI, looking from the back to the altar. The altar has a white parament with "Gloria" on it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Cargill Methodist Church, looking from the pews toward the altar.

IPhotograph. Colored photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing the pews looking toward the altar.

Black and white photograph of Christ English Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN, interior looking toward the altar with pews in the front.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church looking toward the altar. The altar is reflected on the floor.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Albion, PA, taken from above. Shows the light fixtures above the pews and altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Rockford, IL, showing the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the altar area with a statue of Christ on a cross.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Albion, PA, looking toward the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Albion, PA, looking toward the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Chapel-First Congregational Church, Traverse City, MI, showing the altar with a window behind it.

IPhotograph. Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the pews and altar area. There is a large crucifix over the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church showing a walnut altar and two stained glass windows behind the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the pews from the side. There are stations of the cross on the back wall.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the pews leading up to an altar with a cross on it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the pews leading up to an altar with a crucifix on it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Lutheran Church in Saginaw, MI., featuring the pews, an altar in a curved opening with a large cross on top of the.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, looking toward the altar from behind the pews.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Baptist Church, Lansing, MI, featuring the altar area. There is a tall drapery in back of the altar.

Black and white photograph of Immanuel Lutheran, Wausau, WI. Shows the interior of the church, looking toward the altar from behind the pews.

Black and white photograph of Immanuel Lutheran, Wausau, WI. Shows the interior of the church, looking toward the altar from behind the pews.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Red Wing, MN, looking toward the altar from behind the pews.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, looking toward the altar from behind the pews.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, looking from the pews toward the altar.There is an arched stained glass window above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Church of God, Lindlay, Ohio, looking toward the altar. There are three stained glass windows above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Methodist Church, Seguin, Texas, looking toward the altar. There is a round stained glass window above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Christ Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL, looking toward the altar. There is an arched stained glass window above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of unidentified church in Chicago, IL, looking toward the altar. There is an arched stained glass window above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Evangelical United Brethern, Janesville, WI, looking toward the altar. There is a large cross above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church in Clear Lake, IA, looking toward the front. There is an illuminated cross above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church in Decatur, IL, looking toward the front.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Agustann Lutheran, Fonamondu, N.Y., decorated for Easter. There are several lily plants placed around the church.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church with arched windows on the wall with pews in front. Photographer: Barclay Photo Co.

Black and white photograph of interior of an unidentified church with a small altar and a large cross above it. Photographer: Lawrence Berg 215 Mygatt Ave.

Black and white photograph of the Ossit Church Furniture Co., Bluefield, VA. Shows a a factory with houses around it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Congregational Church, Traverse City, MI, looking toward the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Congregational Church, Janesville, WI, looking toward the back.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church in Decatur, IL, looking toward the altar.

Black and white photograph of E. Delaney, Pastor St. Patrick's Church, Janesville, WI. He is wearing his priestly garments and is seated in a chair.

Black and white photograph of Ossit Church Furniture building. Sign of front: "Church Furniture by Ossit".

Black and white photograph of the interior of Chapel, Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL, showing one row of pews leading up to the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Rockford, IL, showing a row of pews leading up to a plain altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of All Saints Cathedral Chapel, Milwaukee, WI, showing the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Immanuel Lutheran, Wausau, WI, showing pews leading up to the altar with a cross suspended above it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN, showing pews leading up to an altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Jehovah Lutheran, Chicago, IL, showing the elaborate altar area with a large stained glass window above it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing the altar area. There are three narrow stained glass windows above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Methodist, Ada, OK, showing the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Church of the Holy Cross, Sanford, FL, showing the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing the altar with an arched stained glass window behind it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Methodist Church, Newton, IA, with pews leading up to the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing pews leading up to the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Bethel Ev. Church, Milwaukee, WI, showing pews leading up to the altar. The altar is in a vaulted area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Calvary Cathedral, Sioux Falls, SD, showing the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the altar with a statue of Christ in a niche behind it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church showing the altar with a crucifix suspended above it.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Presbyterian Church, Monmouth, IL, showing the altar area. There is elaborate paneling behind the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI, with a large stained glass window above the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing pews leading up to the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Congregational Church, Springfield, IL, with the pews leading up to the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church with a wooden altar. Above the altar is a statue of the Virgin Mary and child.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church with an elaborate Christmas tree display on each side of the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church, showing pews leading up to the altar area.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Church of the Advent, Chicago, IL, showing the altar area with an elaborate reredo behind the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church with a wooden altar .

Black and white photograph of the interior of New Presbyterian Church, New Rochelle, N.Y., with pews leading up to the altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church at Christmas time with evergreen trees decorating the chancel.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Genoa, OH, with a long communion railing in front of a plain altar.

Black and white photograph of the interior of an unidentified church at Christmas time with evergreen trees decorating the chancel.

Black and white photograph of early Janesville. There is a three story building in the foreground with piles of lumber beside it and other buildings in the.

Black and white photograph of a figure holding a Bible made by Ossit Furniture. Photographer: Rex Photo Janesville, Wis.

Black and white photograph of crown with a cross inside and the name "Jesus" engraved on it. Made by Ossit Furniture. Photographer: Rex Photo Janesville, Wis.

Black and white photograph of a Bible with a torch above it. Made by Ossit Furniture. Photographer: Rex Photo Janesville, Wis.

Black and white photograph of a cluster of grapes hanging from a sheaf of grain. Made by Ossit Furniture. Photographer: Rex Photo Janesville, Wis.

Black and white photograph of an elaborate wooden pulpit made by Ossit Furniture. Shows placement in the church.

Black and white photograph of an elaborate pulpit with an arched opening in front made by Ossit Furniture.

Black and white photograph of a section of a communion railing being worked on at the factory of Ossit Furniture.

Black and white photograph of a section of a framework of altar furniture made by Ossit Furniture. Section is in the factory. MCP 8695.

Black and white photograph of a section of a framework of altar furniture made by Ossit Furniture. Section is in the factory. MCP 8695.

Black and white photograph of First Church Building. Shows a two story brick building with a bell tower on top. On bottom: "First Church Building (Erected 1850.

Black and white photograph of First Congregational Church with people standing in front of it. There is a wagon pulled by a mule on the right side.

Black and white photograph of John Lugg wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and tie.

Black and white photograph of a drawing of the Congregational Church, Beloit, WI. Shows a one story church with a steeple above the front door. On bottom: "Cong.

Black and white photograph of a drawing of the Presbyterian Church, Beloit, WI, a one story church with a steeple on top. On bottom: "Pres. Church, Beloit (Rev. Dr.

Black and white photograph of a drawing of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Beloit, WI, a one story church with a steeple projecting upward from the front of the.

Sepia photo of First Congregational Church, Janesville, WI. Shows trees in a line beside the church.

Black and white photograph of the Avon Community Church Hall. Shows a one story brick building with three windows. There is a sign: "Avon Community Church Hall".

Black and white photograph of the Rock County Historians, Avon Church. Shows several women and men standing beside a building. They are wearing winter clothes.

Black and white photograph of Rock County Historians, Avon Church. Shows several women and men standing beside a building. They are wearing winter clothes.

Black and white photograph of Charter Members United Methodist Church, Evansville, WI. Shows several women and men standing in front of draperies.

Black and white photograph of Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the inside of a church showing a balcony with seats on the three sides.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the inside of a church showing a balcony with seats on the three sides.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows an open door.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a three story building with a sign for Penney's over the first floor.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the interior of a room. There is a window above a person on the ground.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a finial on a staircase.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the detailing of a pillar.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the interior of a church, showing balconies with seating.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the exterior of a building, showing four arches in the brick facade.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the exterior facade of a brick building.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the interior of a building showing the trusses.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the exterior of a three story building with Penney's sign above the first floor.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the outside of a building showing the top story with an arched window.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a structure with one door on the roof of a building.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the interior of a room, showing two doors on the left and a balcony above.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the exterior of a building showing the third floor with arched windows.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a kitchen with cabinets on the right and a gas stove on the left.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the interior of a church, showing the balcony overhead and part of the arched windows.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church showing a finial.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a pillar holding up the balcony.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church showing the facade of a brick building, showing the arches and ornate design.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church with Penney's Facade. Shows the outside of a four story building with arched windows.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a stained glass window showing a goblet.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a section of the third floor facade.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a three story building with Penney's on the main floor.

Black and white photograph of Myers Opera House, Janesville, WI. This is a close-up of a building from the back with a sign: "Elks" on the right corner.

Black and white photograph of Court Street Methodist Church with Penney's Facade. Shows a four story building with arched windows.

Black and white photograph of Court Street Methodist Church. Shows the inside of a church with a balcony with seats on the three sides.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a three story building with Penney's on the main floor.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows an arched window with a ball on the floor.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church. Shows a three story building, front view, with Penney's sign over the first floor.

Black and white photograph of officials and employees of the Rock County Court House. Left to right: Front row: Arthur M. Church, county treasurer; Eugene H.

Historic image of Newspaper article entitled: "Rock County Officials and Employees At Courthouse In Janesville" Rock county officials and employees at the.

Black and white photograph of St. Mary Catholic Church-Milton, a church with a stained glass doorway. The stained glass windows go up to the rooftop.

Black and white photograph of the Milton 7th Day Baptist Church, a brick church with a bell tower.

Black and white photograph of the Congregational Church, Janesville, WI. Shows the inside of a church with a grand piano on stage with chairs around it.

Black and white photograph of the Milton 7th Day Baptist Church, a brick church with a bell tower.

Black and white photograph of four story building housing Penney's on the ground floor.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church, Janesville, WI, which is in the four story building housing Penney's on the ground floor.

Black and white photograph of Luther Valley Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, a rural church with a belltower.

Black and white photograph of the back of the Myers Opera house.

Black and white photograph of Myers House with W. L. Gookins on the ground floor.

Black and white photograph of the First Congregational Church. Church is one story with a bell tower and a lamppost in front.

Sepia photo of two stained glass windows.

Color photo of the interior of an unidentified church. There are pews in a half circle in the front and a grand piano on a platform with chairs around it.

Black and white photograph of the First Congregational Church, Janesville, WI. On bottom: "First Church Building (Erected 1850.Taken down 1866)".

Black and white photograph of Court Street Methodist Church, Janesville, WI, a three story building. There is a horse and buggy on the street in front of it.

Blackand white photograph of the Congregational Church, Janesville, WI. It has a three story bell tower and a fence in front..

Black and white photograph of Shopiere Congregational Church 80th Anniversary. Shows a large group of people standing in front of a church.

Black and white photograph of Shopiere Congregational Church Anniversary. Shows people standing behind tables filled with food.

Black and white photograph of Shopiere Congregational Church 1894. A large group of people is standing in front of a church.

Historic image of Charter Members United Methodist Church, Evansville, WI. Shows several women and men standing in front of draperies. Women are wearing corsages.

Black and white photograph of Dr. James Mills' Residence, a three story house with a front porch and side porch.

Black and white photograph of Dr. James Mills' Residence, a three story house with a front porch and side porch. There is a horse and carriage parked in front of it.

Black and white photograph of Scandinavian Lutheran Church. Shows a small wooden church with a round window above the door.

Black and white photograph of Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church, September 1983. White church building with gothic stained glass windows. Cars parked in front.

Historic image of Tinted photogrpah of men and women standing outside the Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church in September 1983.

Black and white photograph of the Methodist Church parsonage, Footville, WI, a two story house. There is a bare tree on each side of it.

Black and white photograph of First Baptist Church among other buildings.

Black and white photograph of the Leaning Tower of Janesville, WI, a church tower.

Color photo of the interior of St. Patrick's church, showing stained glass windows on the left and pews in the middle.

Historic image of Color photogrpah of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, showing the crucifix above the altar.

Color photo of the interior of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, showing stained glass windows on the left and pews in the middle.

Color photo of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, showing the crucifix above the altar.

Color photo of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, stained glass window with Christ pulling Peter from the water.

Color photo of 3 stained glass windows in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI.

Black and white photograph of St. Patrick's church.

Black and white photograph of St. Patrick's church.

Black and white photograph of St. Mary's church on the far left with other buildings and cars to the right.

Color photo of a stained glass window in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, with a cross in the middle.

Color photo of three stained glass windows in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI.

Color photo of a stained glass window in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, with John the Baptist baptising Jesus.

Color photo of a stained glass window in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville, WI, with John the Baptist baptising Jesus.

Historic image of Black and white photogrpah of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Black and white photograph of the interior of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, showing the altar and side pictures.

Historic image of Interior of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, showing the altar and side pictures.

Black and white photograph of the front of the altar of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, showing the altar and side pictures.

Black and white photograph of the interior of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, showing the altar and side pictures.

Black and white photograph of the exterior of First Church of Christ Scientist. Shows the pillared porch.

Black and white photograph of the exterior of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Black and white photograph of the exterior of First Church of Christ Scientist. Shows the pillared porch.

Black and white photograph of the interior of First Church of Christ Scientist. Shows the pews and a sign: "God is love" on the wall.

Historic image of Color phhotograph of the interior of St.

Black and white photograph of St. Patrick's Church, Janesville WI On bottom: "St. Patrick's Church".

Black and white photograph of the First Presbyterian Church, Janesville WI.

Black and white photograph of the Baptist Church with a steeple. On bottom: "Baptist Church".

Black and white photograph of a house on West Wall Street, Janesville, WI. Shows a portion of a house with a porch with two pillars.

Black and white photograph of the Footville Methodist Church with evergreen wreaths on each side of the door and a bell tower.

Black and white copy print of Church of Christ with one car in the parking lot. Photo is taken from a distance.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of Christian Church with a bell tower on the front and several steps leading up to it. On bottom: "No.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of Footville Methodist Church with a cross on top.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of Footville Methodist Church. Church has a cross on the top.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of a small church with a cross on top. On bottom: "Catholic Ch. Footville, Wis. No. 6-'12.

Historic image of Carte-de-visite. Rev. A. C. Manwell, Methodist Church, Janesville, c.1866.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of Shopiere Congregational Church, a one story church with a bell tower on the left.

Historic image of Carte-de-visite. Old Congregational Church.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of F. S. and Ollie Fellows Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Postcard. St. Mary's Church, Janesville, Wis.

Postcard. St.Mary's Catholic Church, Janesville, Wis..

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of Cargill Memorial Methodist Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of Cargill Memorial Methodist Church. Postmarked 11 October 1909. Addressed to Carmilia Jacobson of Edgerton.

Postcard. Black and white sketch of the exterior of Cargill Memorial Methodist Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of Cargill Memorial Methodist Church in Janesville.

Postcard. Congregational Church, 114 N Henry St., Edgerton, WI (Interior).

Postcard. Color photogrpah of Church St from the Hills, Clinton, WI.

Postcard of West Side Fire Station. Black and white with wagons in foreground. Reverse addressed to "Miss Jessie4 McGregor/ R.F.T. No. 2./ Janesville,/ Wis.".

Postcard. M. E.Church, Footville,Wis.

Historic image of First Congregational Church. Shows a large portion of a cannon in the foreground.

Black and white photograph of the First Congregational Church, Beloit, WI, with houses surrounding it.

Brown leather post card with image of church with "Old North Church, Boston, Mass." on bottom. Note in black ink at top. Reverse addressed to "Mrs. M.J.

Black and white photograph of the Fine & Folk Art in Rock Co. showing Wesley Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Choir.

Postcard. Tinted image of the exterior of the M.E. Church in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to Mrs. Robert Richison, but not postmarked.

Historic image of Oneida County, Rome, New York. Zion Episcopal Church and Parish house. Block 14, Lot 3. Site W.M. Tallman house 1841-1850.

Historic image of Zion Episcopal Church and Parish House. Block 14, Lots 1-3, Oneida County, Rome, New York Site of W.M. Tallman house 1841-1850.

Black and white photograph of building. plaque on side of building: "Indianapolis Christian Chruch Aug. 24 1914" Photo undated no address included.

Grayscale. Image depicts the demolition of a church.

Historic image of Directory and Year Book for The First Christian Church, Corner of South Main and Third Streets, Janesville, Wisconsin-1923. 22 pages.

Postcard. Color postcard of 1813 Fountain in Court House Park, Janesville, Wis.

Postcard. "A Merry/ Christmas" on front. Illustration of a bird sitting on some holly that wraps around the text.

Black and white photograph of the Court Street Methodist Church, showing the interior of a room with a door on the right and a mirror on the wall to the left.

Historic image of HANSON-OSSIT FURNITURE COMPANY. Includes photographs of the Hanson Furniture Company building acquired by Ossit in 1935 as well as furniture made.

Historic image of HANSON-OSSIT FURNITURE COMPANY. Includes photographs of the Hanson Furniture Company building acquired by Ossit in 1935 as well as furniture made.

Postcard for Miss Eva Doane, dated for Easter, 1898.

Historic image of Six color photographs of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1967 Knodle-Rose Addition by Richard Elliott, Beloit, Jan. 1978.

Historic image of Picture directory of United Church of Christ First Congregational Janesville, Wisconsin 1970 Front cover scanned.

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