Transportation — Rock County Historical Society

Transportation

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville Electric Co. sign. Photo is quite blurry but large building is behind sign.

Black and white photograph of six people in front of a farmstead, probably in Rock County.

Black and white photograph of a farm view. Shows a wood and brick barn, probably in Rock County.

Black and white photograph of a farmhouse with outbuildings behind.

Black and white photograph of a horse and buggy with two women seated in it.

Black and white photograph of rural electrification. Shows a rural road with electrical poles. Road is rutted and there is a corn field on the left behind the poles.

Black and white photograph of rural electrification. There is a rural road showing electrical poles.

Black and white photograph of the upper bridge and dam, Janesville, with old Power House. Janesville Electric Company is written on the building.

Black and white photograph of threashing at Leader Dairy on Beloit Ave., Janesville, WI. Shows two men standing by a wagon and two men sitting on the steam engine.

Black and white photograph of a Circus float, maybe for animals, drawn by eight horses. Two men ride on top of the cart or float.

Black and white photograph of men and women crossing a street in a downtown (?) area. Cars parked along the street.

Tinted photo of three soap box cars racing over Monterey Bridge in Janesville. Soap Box Derby race, 1948. Carliss B. Shuler is in the left car.

Tinted photo of soap box cars racing at the Janesville Soap Box Derby, 1948. Carliss B. Shuler's car is the one on the left.

Tinted photo of Carliss B. Shuler's soap box car siting empty on Monterey Bridge. Part of the Janesville Soap Box Derby, 1948.

Black and white photograph of Mr. Ralph O. Hausner putting a bag in the trunk of his car while Carliss B. Shuler and Mrs. Ralph O. Hausner watch.

Black and white photograph of Mr. Ralph O. Hausner standing among local boys (including Carliss B. Shuler), in front of a car.

Black and white photograph of Janesville power poles. Shows newer taller power poles in downtown Janesville.

Black and white photograph of Janesville power poles. Shows newer taller power poles in downtown Janesville.

Black and white photograph of Janesville power poles. Shows men installing higher power poles c. 1925.

Black and white photograph of Janesville power poles. Shows men installing higher power poles c. 1925.

Black and white photograph of the Jackson Street Bridge between late 1800's 1930. Shows bridge with wooden railings; below is barbed wire attached to poles.

Black and white aerial photograph of the Janesville downtown, around 1960, facing Northeast.

Black and white photograph of Nonesuch Brothers Circus Parade in Janesville, Wisconsin. Crowds line both sides of the street.

Black and white photograph of three children in an cage labeled, "Our Pets." Cage mounted on a Nonesuch Brothers Circus wagon.

Black and white photograph of Nonesuch Brothers Circus wagon and team of horses containing bear and attendant.

Black and white photograph of the Remington auto. Has two large wheels in front and two smaller wheels in back. There is no cab.

Black and white photograph of family members seated in 1920s era automobile. Shows four adults and two children in an old automobile parked in front of home(?).

Black and white photograph of City Ice Co. 1909. Shows a team of horses hitched to a wagon. On the wagon is a sign: "City Ice Co. Office at Peoples Drug Co. No. 1".

Black and white photograph of City Ice Co. 1909. Shows a team of horses hitched to a wagon. On the wagon is a sign: "City Ice Co. Office at Peoples Drug Co. No. 1".

Black and white photograph of City Ice Co. 1929. Shows a building with men standing in front of several cars and several wagons pulled by a team of horses.

Black and white photograph of the Corn Exchange. Milwaukee & Fanklin Sts. Shows statute in middle of polygon with buildings to the left and right.

Black and white photograph of Nonesuch Brothers Circus Parade. There are four individuals on horse drawn wagon. Two individuals are playing a guitar.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville Brick Yard, W. Court Street.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. Jeffris and Kenneth Jeffris. Shows a man and woman in vintage automobile parked on residential street. Written on reverse: "Mrs.

Black and white photograph of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kemmerer. A man and a woman are pictured standing by a vintage automobile.

Black and white photograph of auto racing at Fair Grounds.Shows a man lying on the ground with several men and a boy surrounding him.

Black and white photograph of vehicle caravan on city street to promote Rock County Fair.

Black and white photograph of a man driving race car. Written on reverse: "Practice run at Fair grounds 1911".

Black and white photograph of the "Arrival of First Street Car in Milton Junction". Shows two street cars mounted on two wagons pulled by a team of horses.

Black and white photograph of Leon Drake in a car advertising Diehls and Drummond Musical Instruments.

Black and white photograph of a Circus wagon with team of horses. Two men on wagon driving horses. Two American flags on wagon. Animal in wagon.

Black and white photograph of a team of horses drawing circus wagon. Inside wagon is a bear with an attendant.

Black and white photograph of a horse-drawn parade float for Milwaukee Elevator Co.

Black and white photograph of a horse-drawn parade float for Hough Shade Corporation. Building in background appears to be Hough Corp.

Black and white photograph of a horse-drawn parade float sponsored by Janesville Buggies Wisconsin Carriage Co. Carnegie Library visible in background.

Black and white photograph of the Corn Exchange, Janesville. Shows statute in center of polygon with horse teams in the road.

Black and white photograph of George Hanthorn's Home, Janesville, WI. Shows a two story house with outbuildings to the left.

Black and white photograph of the Rockford & Interurban Substation #3. The building is in a winter setting.

Black and white photograph of the Rockford & Interurban Substation #3 in a winter setting.

Black and white photograph of a man seated in an early automobile.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Streetcars and Barn showing three streetcars.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of Janesville Streetcar #6. Shows two men in uniform standing beside the car.

Black and white photograph of Streetcar number 6. Shows four men in uniform standing beside the car.

Black and white photograph of the American Legion Convention Parade in downtown Janesville. Truck is pulling a parade float commemorating Flanders Field.

Black and white photograph of July 4 parade circa 1917 on Milwaukee Street. Shows a crowd on Milwaukee Street awaiting arrival of parade.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street parade circa 1917 Janesville. Period automobile carrying a sign stating "MRS PANKHURST IN AMERICA".

Black and white photograph of a horse drawn wagon, possibly on Milwaukee St or Court Street bridge.

Black and white photograph of a parade on W. Milwaukee St., Janesville, crossing bridge.

Black and white photograph of a July 4th parade ca 1917 with Rock County National Bank, In background Team of four horses pulling float over bridge.

Black and white photograph of Main Street Janesville, WI. Shows bridge over Rock River, pedestrians strolling along sidewallk over bridge; and three buses on street.

Black and white photograph of a parade float drawn by motorized vehicle. Float is carrying three young women in party dress.

Black and white photograph of a parade float drawn by a period vehicle along South Main Street, Janesville, in front of public library. Written on reverse: "c. 1941".

Black and white photograph of M. C. Smith & Son newspaper article. Photo shows three story building with Smith's Block over doorway.

Black and white photograph of four prints of early Janesville, WI. #1 is entitled "Jackman Block N.W. Cor.

Black and white photograph of four prints of early Janesville, WI #9 is entitled: "Newsboys of 1891". Shows a group photograph of men and boys.

Black and white photograph of four prints of early Janesville, WI #25 is labeled: "Milwaukee Street East from Bridge" and shows Todd's Brewery on the right side.

Black and white photograph of four prints of early Janesville, WI. N8229 is labeled: "1904-5 Engine House #1" and shows a fireman in a vehicle with four wheels and.

Colored photograph of Baraboo Circus World Parade on train tracks at Five Points intersection, Janesville. Vehicle traffic waiting for crossing.

Black and white photograph of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad section crew somewhere between Janesville and Elroy, Wisconsin.

Black and white photograph of Rock River with pilings in river. Chambers & Owens building is in background with many cars parked in back of other buildings.

Black and white photograph of parking lot in back of J. C. Penney Company.

Black and white photograph of parking lot in back of J. C. Penney Company. Shows construction of parking plaza with construction vehicles in foreground.

Black and white photograph of construction of parking plaza on Rock River. Shows two boys, man and woman observing the crane setting in a pole.

Black and white photograph of cars parked in front of Sears building. Shows two people walking through lot. On left is view of part of Total TV truck.

Photograph color photo of Milwaukee Street, east, and bridge with Hayes Block and Myer's Hotel in left background. Shows F. W.

Black and white photograph of Janesville City Hall. There is a woman walking across the street; cars parked on the left side of the building and a flagpole with.

Black and white photograph of Janesville City Hall. There is a woman walking across the street; cars parked on the left side of the building and a flagpole with.

Black and white photograph of Five Points Service Station: Gillespie (Thomas A.) and Sons, at the intersection of West Milwakee and Pleasant (now West Court).

Black and white photograph of East Milwaukee Street, Janesville, WI, taken at night. c. 1925. Shows cars parked on street in front of stores.

Black and white photograph of uniformed men about to parade across Milwaukee Avenue bridge.

Black and white photograph of a sulky at Rock County Fairgrounds. Shows a two-wheeled sulky with one horse pulling it.

Historic image of Two black and white photographs of a horse and wagon on Franklin Street. There is an unidentified man seated in the wagon.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Carriage Work Opera Wagon. Shows a two-horse drawn carriage with two people on the carriage seat parked in front of the.

Black and white photograph of Fire Dept. Wing Sled c. 1933. Shows a two-horse drawn sleigh in front of a brick building. There is snow on the ground.

Black and white photograph of a train wreck. The train car reads: "C. & W. 63 11" and is off the track.

Black and white photograph of four men. Three are seated at a table and one is standing behind them. They are looking at a toy car.

Black and white photograph of the Footville Clinic. Shows a partial building beside a two story house. There is a car in the foreground.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville train depot. Shows depot with sign: "Janesville" on the covered walkway and on top: "Chicago & North Western RY.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified milkman and wagon on a street (Leader Dairy). Wagon is pulled by two horses. The wagon has a sign: "Milk No. 2" on it.

Color photo of Janesville, 1979. Looking North up the Rock River. Dam, bridge, East Milwaukee Street, West Court Street, and West Centerway visible.

Black and white photograph of Harry Johnson. Shows a man standing beside a car with a dead deer on car.

Black and white photograph of Monterey Bridge, Janesville, WI. Shows two unidentified men; four unidentified children and a dog standing below the bridge on the.

Black and white photograph of W. R. Arthur Trucks at Camp McCoy 1942. The trucks are transporting lumber.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street-Early Janesville, WI. Shows four story building on right with words "Books Book Binder" .

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street, Janesville, WI c. 1955.

Black and white photograph of C. I. Ormsbee, rural mail carrier, in a four-wheeled carriage with a top, pulled by a white horse.

Black and white photograph of twenty men standing and kneeling in front of the roundhouse.

Black and white photograph of the 4th Avenue Bridge Dam Janesville, Wis. Mar. 20, 1946.

Black and white photograph of Swan Fuel Co. from the rear showing railroad tracks. "Photo taken from a point just east of N.

Black and white photograph of Swan Fuel Co. buildings from the front. Shows a car in front of the storage area.

Black and white photograph of the YMCA building in Janesville, Wi. There are three cars visible on the street.

Black and white photograph of Evansville City Hall in winter.

Black and white photograph of the Labor Day Parade Bartenders' Union Car c. 1930 decorated for a parade.

Black and white photograph of firefighters at No. River St. 1954 standing in front of the fire station.

Black and white photograph of a Lafayette-Nash car 1939 belonging to Wesley Van Horn is shown stopped on a gravel road. Car license is Wisconsin 1938 514-650.

Black and white photograph of Eugene Osmond sitting in a chair. On the table is a framed copy of "Charter International-Union United Automobile Workers of America".

Black and white photograph of Gerald Litney. He is wearing a topcoat over a dark colored suit, white shirt, tie and hat. He is standing beside a car.

Black and white photograph of Harry V. Johnson in a car with "U.A.W. Official Car" painted on it.

Black and white photograph of road grading at Shopiere using 4-horse team.

Black and white photograph of threshing oats near Afton. Shows a man and a woman on a threshing machine. License 27-186A is visible on car beside.

Black and white photograph of Milt Cook sitting in a chair in front of a house with a car port. There is a car parked in the carport.

Black and white photograph of Rock River. Shows the rocks in front and the dam in the background.

Black and white photograph of early Janesville, WI. Shows the Rock River in front with a water tower on the left and a bridge in the middle.

Black and white photograph of early Janesville, showing the river in front with a building in middle on pilings.

Black and white photograph of early downtown Janesville. On the side of the right side building is a sign: "King's Book Store News Depot".

Black and white photograph of the Rock River. Shows the bridge above the dam with a horse and wagon traveling along the bridge.

Black and white photograph of Rock River with bridge in the middle. On left part of a sign is visible: "agle..ear...ildren...store".

Black and white photograph of Mr. Polensky with city bus, Janesville 1935. Shows a parked bus with man standing in open doorway.

Black and white photograph of WCLO Station 1939 showing white building in distant background with metal tower to right. Car parked in front of garage.

Black and white photograph of Centerway Dam. Shows turbulant water flowing over Centerway Dam with bridge on left. Square building to left of photo.

Black and white photograph of construction. Appears to be a trench with some poles sticking out of ground. Partial vehicle on left with driver.

Black and white photograph of unidentified construction. Vehicle with shaft on right into hole. Two piles of logs with bark on each side of foreground.

Black and white photograph of unidentified construction. Partial vehicle with shaft on right. Stack of lumber on front right. Four men standing at center.

Black and white photograph of unidentified construction. Vehicle with shaft in hole. One man climbing from hole, another man looking down at him.

Black and white photograph of North River Street Parking Lot with cars parked on it. Buildings are visible in the background.

Black and white photograph of Centerway at Five Points, an intersection. In the background is a sign for "Torque Gas". "Standard" is on the right side.

Black and white photograph of 1716 S. Grant St., Janesville, WI. Shows a dilapitated bus with a collapsed trailer beside it.

Black and white photograph of 1924 S. Grant St., Janesville, WI. Shows two small structures side by side.

Black and white photograph of Howard's Mission, a brick building with "Get Right With God" above the door.

Black and white photograph of a dump truck from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. Shows a dump truck with the trailer half raised in the air.

Black and white photograph of a truck with "The Shoemaker Farms Janesville" painted on the driver's door.

Black and white photograph of Swanson Grocery Parade Float. Shows car pulling parade float.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge fire, 1941. From left side of photograph, a stream of water to space between two buildings.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire, 1941. From left side and right side of photograph, a stream of water.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire, 1941.. From right side of photograph, a stream of water coming from concrete/stone bridge with light.

Black and white photograph of the farm on the Rock County Mental Hospital and Home. Shows the barns, Harvestor silo, two other silos, cars and a truck.

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of a parade float pulled by a Highway Trailers truck. On the float is a sign: "Queen and Court" .

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of Chester Welch sitting on a horse with a boy in front of him.They are posing in front of a house.

Black and white photograph of Chester Welch Residence. This is a two story house with a garage on the side.

Black and white photograph of Chester Welch Residence. This is a two story house with a garage on the side. There is another residence visible on the left.

Black and white photograph of building pilings in the river in front of the bridge. Sign for "Goodenough" is visible in the background.

Black and white photograph of building pilings in the river in front of the bridge. Buildings are visible at top of photograph.

Black and white photograph of building pilings in the river in front of the bridge. Buildings are visible at top of photograph.

Black and white photograph of a crane working to remove the rubble from the bridge fire.

Colored photograph of Jennifer Kreuser, Contestant Miss Janesville Pageant 1968, wearing a blue formal dress with a train.

Colored photograph of Suzi Soeder, Contestant for Miss Janesville 1968, wearing a white formal with a colored train and long white gloves.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Products, Janesville, WI. Pictured is a two story building connected by a walkway to another building on the right.

Black and white photograph of Main Street, Janesville, WI, showing stores: Sheldon Hardware; Razook's Lunches; and J. M. Bostwicks.

Black and white photograph of 106-120 S. Main Street, a two story brick building with a billboard in front and cars parked on the street.

Black and white photograph of J. B. Crosby House. Shows a two story house set among trees. There are is a car parked in front of the house. On bottom: "10-6-1949".

Black and white photograph of Janesville Wis.Fire April 13, 1942. Shows C.W. Dubes; Red Cross Pharmacy and Reed Self-Serve Drugstore were not damaged by the fire.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Wis.Fire April 13, 1942. Shows debris in front of the bridge and sign: "Polly Frocks" on the right side.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Wis.Fire April 13, 1942. Shows spectators standing near a fence. On bottom: "Side View Kennedy Drug Store from Bridge".

Black and white photograph of Janesville Wis. Fire April 13-1942. Shows buildings that have been demolished and people standing nearby.

Black and white photograph of fireman sitting on the ground in front of a fire plug which a hose attached. There are several other hoses laying in the street.

SPhotograph. Black and white photograph of several men on top of the drug store building. One is on a ladder and one is on the roof of the Reed building.

Black and white photograph of water being poured on the ruins of a building from two hoses. The sign for Kennedy Drugs is visible on the left.

Black and white photograph of streams of water being poured on demolished buildings from a fire. Sign on building on the left reads; "Kennedy Drugs".

Black and white photograph of streams of water being poured on demolished buildings from a fire. Sign on building on the left reads; "Kennedy Drugs".

Black and white photograph of streams of water being poured on demolished builidngs from a fire. Sign on building on the left reads; "Kennedy Drugs".

Black and white photograph of 1959 Spring Flood, Rock River. Shows a car driving through a flooded street. There are two houses visible in the background.

Colored photograph of the Janesville Public Library Centennial Exhibit .Shows two couples seated in an open carriage pulled by one horse.

Colored photograph of the Janesville Public Library Centennial Gala. Shows two couples seated in an open carriage pulled by one horse.

Colored photograph of the Janesville Public Library Centennial Gala. Shows three people dismounting from the open carriage in front of the library.

Black and white photograph of Janesville YMCA building with automobile parked alongside on street. Round Sinclair Oil sign appears in foreground.

Black and white photograph of a stone quarry. Many different inscriptions on back.

Black and white photograph of early Janesville dam with men fishing. Shows an unidentified building near the dam.

Black and white photograph of Harvest Festival Sept. 22, 1922. The building on the left is decorated with patriotic bunting on all four floors.

Black and white photograph of Harvest Festival Sept. 22, 1922. Shows vehicles (tanks? tractors?) being driven down a wide brick street.

Black and white photograph of Harvest Festival Sept. 22, 1922. Shows a truck on the brick street at the corner of Main and Milwaukee Streets.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge during Harvest Festival Sept. 22, 1922 .

Postcard. Colored image of the Monterey Bridge in Janesville. The bridge is to the left of the image, and features a wood plank board and red steel frame.

Postcard. Colored image of the exterior of the Chicago & Northwestern Depot in Janesville.

Blurry Black and white photograph of Dr. Hudley driving the first car in Janesville, circa 1907-1911. Make and model of the car is unknown.

Postcard. Black and white photographic image of a railroad bridge in Edgerton, Wisconsin. The bridge is over the Rock River.

Black and white photograph of the outside of a hotel, with people standing around some parked cars.

Colored photograph of an antique minitruck hauling a closed truck body and a float behind it. A sign on the float reads: "Janesville Plaza".

Colored photograph of the back end of a transport vehicle with an antique car on the front and an antique truck on the back.

Colored photograph of Davis Wrecker Service truck along the parade route. People are lining the route in front of Cain-Ashcroft.

Colored photograph of Davis Wrecker Service truck along the parade route. People are lining the route in front of Cain-Ashcroft.

Black and white photograph of a truck for Janesville Wholesale Grocery Company. The truck is parked outside.

Black and white photograph of the cab of a truck. On the side of the truck is a sign: "Janesville / Wholesale Grocery / Company / Rocco".

Black and white photograph of early Janesville. Shows many buildings along the river.

Black and white aerial photo of the west side of Janesville, facing east towards the river. Milwaukee St.

Black and white aerial photo of the Rock River and southeast bank. The Traxler Park area is shown prominently.

Postcard. Black and white image of the bridge over the Rock River in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to F.A. Struck in St. Paul, MN. Postmarked March 9, 1908.

Postcard. Colorized image of the steamboat landing near the 4th Avenue Bridge in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to Eli Buckley in Salmo, British Columbia.

Postcard. Colorized image of the exterior of the Northwestern Depot in Janesville.

Postcard. Colorized image of the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Depot in Janesville. Image shows multiple steam locomotives with passenger cars attached.

Postcard. Color image of the exterior of the Y.M.C.A Building. Postcard is addressed to Mrs. Maude Struck in St. Paul, MN. Postmarked November 14, 1907.

Postcard. Colorized image of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot in Janesville. Image shows a steam locomotive pulling up alongside the building.

Postcard. Exterior view of the train depot in Janesville. No trains included on the card. Postcard is addressed to Mrs. Charles Benedict in Hebron, Illinois.

Black and white photograph of Janesville fire department members posed in front of a ladder truck with the fire station behind. C.

Postcard. Color image of the Station Hospital at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Postcard is addressed to Mrs. Milton Swenson of Janesville. Postmarked 6 December 1940.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Spring Brook Bridge in Janesville. Back of the postcard reads "street car bridge" in pencil.

Black and white photograph of two children sitting in a wagon. Note on back says that the photo was probably taken by the Joyce family when they lived on Wall.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the new Milwaukee Street Bridge, which was necessary to construct due to the April 1913 fire.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the ruins following the Milwaukee Street bridge fire in April 1913.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the aftermath of a fire in downtown Janesville near the Milwaukee Street bridge in April 1913.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the wreckage from the Milwaukee Street fire in April 1913.

Postcard. Tinted image of a trolley moving across the Milwaukee Street Bridge. Postmarked November 1915 and addressed to Walter Dawsaw of Dubuque.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the Milwaukee Street bridge being repaired after the April 1913 fire.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of men constructing the Milwaukee Street bridge in August 1913, possibly as part of the repair effort following the April 1913.

Postcard. Tinted image of the lower dam at Monterey Bridge in Janesville. Postmarked 12 January 1911 and addressed to Clara Olson in Edgerton.

Postcard of Milwaukee Street. Storefronts, some people and a car are visible. Reverse has handwritten note in black ink addressed to "Mrs.

Post card with Black and white photograph of the C. M. & St. Paul Railroad bridge across the Rock River during high water on the front.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the ruins after a fire near the Milwaukee Street bridge in April 1913.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of state conservation workers lifting nets of walleyes and muskies from a lake in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Postcard. Tinted image of the wagon bridge and dam over the Rock River at Monterey. Postmarked 27 April 1910 and addressed to Mrs. Martin Turseth of Evansville.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the wreckage after the Milwaukee Street fire in April 1913.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the wreckage after the Milwaukee Street fire in April 1913.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Fourth Avenue Bridge and dam in Janesville. Image is from the vantage point of the nearby railroad tracks.

Black and white photograph of the exterior of Strimple Garage in Janesville.

Postcard. Tinted image of the moonlight on the Racine Street bridge in Janesville. Postmarked 30 November 1915 and addressed to Edward Hannafan in Iowa.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad bridge. Addressed to Kittie McCullock of Madison. Postmarked 29 August 1908.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Chicago & Northwestern depot in Janesville. Addressed to Mammie Hogan of Janesville. Postmarked 29 March 1907. No message written.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul depot in Janesville. Addressed to Mae Thomas of Milton. Postmarked 17 September 1910.

Postcard. color photo of Milwaukee Road engines at the Janesville depot in 1950. Addressed to Ida Hartung of Janesville. Postmarked 1 September 1978.

Postcard. Tinted image of the new Racine Street Bridge in Janesville. Postmarked 23 March 1917 and addressed to Clara Olson of Evansville.

Postcard. Tinted image of a train on a Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bridge near Monterey in Janesville. Addressed to Mrs. L.C. Burdick of Milton.

Postcard. Tinted image of a railroad bridge across the Rock River. Addressed to H.C. McLay of Delevan. Postmarked 17 August 1910.

Postcard. tinted photo of the Chicago & Northwestern depot in Janesville. Addressed to Florence McLay of Milton. Postmarked 8 April 1907.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul depot in Janesville. Addressed to Gertrude Jones of Fond du Lac. Postmarked 8 July 1908.

Postcard of Chicago and North-Western Passenger Station. Little girl in foreground. Image is black and white with colorized sections.

Postcard of Chicago and North-Western Passenger Station. Cart in foreground. Station building is red with green roof.

Postcard of C. and N.W. Bridge over the river with reflection. Trees and bushes on both sides.

Postcard of C. and Saint Paul Bridge over river with hill with trees on left and building visible in background, especially on right. Train on bridge.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Chicago & Northwestern depot in Janesville. Addressed to W.E. Bingham of Hebron, Illinois. Postmarked 6 September 1910.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of Theodore Roosevelt campaigning in Janesville from the back of a train.

Postcard. Tinted image of the C.N.W.R.R. Bridge in Janesville. Postcard depicts a steam locomotive traveling across the bridge at sunset.

Postcard. Tinted image of bridges over the Rock River in Janesville. Postcard is addressed to Arvid Eklund in Cambridge, Wis. Postmarked October 1912.

Black and white photograph of sign for Kar Nova Dealer.

Postcard. Tinted image of people in canoes on the Rock River. Addressed to Allen [sic] Dunwiddie of Beaver Dam. Postmarked 24 November 1909.

Black and white group photo of W. R. Arthur & Co. (later JATCO) drivers. There are two rows of men. The back row is standing, the front row is kneeling.

Postcard. Tinted image of a scene along the Rock River and C.&N.W. Railroad tracks. Addressed to Cornelia Jacobson in Janesville. No postmark.

Black and white photograph of a faded sign on a brick building. There is a car parked in front of the building.

Black and white photograph of a faded sign on a brick building. There is a car parked in front of the building.

Black and white photograph of the Milwaukee Street bridge showing a building with advertising on the side. There is a car parked in front of the building.

Color photo of William "Bill" Sampson, a former W. R. Arthur / JATCO driver, father to Al Sampson (see 2022.223).

Black and white photograph of several W.R. Arthur employees standing by a trailer loaded with four Chevrolets.

Black and white photograph of several W.R. Arthur employees standing by a trailer loaded with four Chevrolets.

Black and white photograph of Rock County Jail, almost complete. There are men on a scaffold over the first floor. Other men are working on the left side.

Black and white photograph of Rock County Jail shown as a building almost complete. There are men on a scaffold over the first floor.

Historic image of Framed set of three photographs of the band Orfordville Dump Truck (ODT) taken inside the Lincoln-Tallman House on 7 July 1971 by David Moss.

Colored photo of Panoramic Packages. Long white two story building with far end three stories. Smokestack of left end. Trees and Rock River in background.

Black and white photograph of Kellogg Home. Shows one woman, two men, three boys and one girl seated on back of horse. Woman holding something - baby?

Black and white photograph of Old Janesville courthouse. Large white building 3 stories and tower facing the street. 3-4 people visible behind railing above stairs.

Black and white photograph of the Rock River looking south from Fourth Avenue bridge. Burchell Feed Store and Blodgett Milling Company are visible.

Black and white photograph of three men and two women leaning against the side of a car with a barn and evergreen trees in the background.

Historic image of Ed Smith. Tintype of Christmas tree with a rocking horse and boy. Boy is wearing dark suit and shoes.

Black and white photograph of an empty W.R. Arthur transport truck. Side door is marked Chicago and Janesville.

Black and white photograph of a1928 Buick. Shows a car decorated with white tissue. The words: "Grange Store" are shown in black.

Black and white photograph of an airplane with twin propellers. Side view with "Parker" on propeller housing. Stripe along side of plane "Janesville/Wisconsin".

Black and white photograph of Old Engine House/Janesville WI. Shows railroad round house with 2 1/2 closed doors and 1/2 open door with engine inside.

Black and white photograph of Thorwald and Martine Samson with their son Martin and Carl (on the chair).

Black and white photograph of 1942 Milwaukee Street bridge fire showing collapsed building missing roof, windows. Buildings on either side with damage.

Black and white photograph of the aftermath of a large fire on Milwaukee Street in downtown Janesville.

Black and white photograph of a bridge that has been destroyed. Photo was taken by Harvey Thompson (1920 - 1978), who lived at 213 Water Street in Janesville.

Black and white photograph of Thorwald Samson around sixty-five years of age.

Black and white photograph of newsboys with their news sacks on them and wagons in front of them.

Color photo of Jackson Street. Shows a trailer parked on it. There are trees in the carriage way.

Postcard. Black and white glossy photograph of Milwaukee St. Bridge Fire 4/1/1913. Foreground shows wood railing and bridge with standing people.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of Milwaukee St. Bridge Fire of 4/1/1913. Foreground of collapsed building, charred wood, large water puddles.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of 4/1/1913 Milwaukee St. Bridge. 2 standing buildings on left (one is "United Cigars"), people standing in road, 2 with bikes.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of 4/1/1913 Milwaukee St. Bridge Fire. Foreground shows 4 men standing, 2 seated. One man in diving gear with hoses.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of 4/1/1913 Milwaukee St. Bridge Fire.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire 1942. Six men are standing in front of building. Five are wearing fireman helmets.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire 1942. Two standing buildings with two streams of water being sprayed to the left.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire 1942. Shows rubble and smoke. Standing buildings in background.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire 1942. Shows rubble and smoke, looking down from bridge. Standing buildings in background.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge fire 1942. Shows burned building debris with water stream from fire hose running diagonally across from left.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge fire 1913 showing burned building debris. Rock River and buildings visible in background.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge fire 1942. Shows burned building debris, tipped at angle. .Hazy smoke in background.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge fire 1942 showing side of building missing roof, windows and front side collapsed in.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Fire 1942 showing collapsed building back view. Bridge supports, arch and buildings in background.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge fire 1942 showing collapsed building, fence in foreground with several men standing at fence.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire 1942 showing front of buildings to right or west of fire.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire 1942 showing smoke, river pilings and buildings in background.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street bridge fire 1942 showing smoke, river pilings and buildings in background.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Fire 1942. Buildings on left with streams of water on it.

Black and white photograph of Kennedy Drug Store, Milwaukee Street Bridge Fire. Brick building on left, other buildings in background.

Black and white photograph of Thomas Dewey, one of two men in dark suits facing away from the camera on back of a train car.

Black and white photograph of a street with horse and buggies, Clinton northend.

Black and white photograph of RCHS docent training in the Lincoln-Tallman House, spring 1978.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man crossing the street looking at the Stone House on a trailer being moved along the street.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville Fire Milwaukee Street 1942. There is a large building with the river in front of it.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville Fire Milwaukee Street 1942. Shows men standing in front of a fire.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville Fire Milwaukee Street 1942. Shows firemen on the brick road with the fire in the background.

Black and white photograph of Docent Training Session. Shows six people.

Black and white photograph of Docent Training Session. Shows six people. All are seated at a table, listening of someone..

Black and white photograph of Docent Training Session. Shows six people. There is a man standing at a lecturn talking to the people seated at the table.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. John W. Gross and Dr. Irving A.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. John W. Gross, Mrs. Lloyd Burcroff and Dr. Irving A.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. John W. Gross and Dr. Irving A.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. Lloyd Burcroff and Dr. Irving A.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. Lloyd Burcroff and Dr. Irving A.

Black and white photograph of Janesville boat landing circa 1900.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Hodge Airport. Shows many cars parked on left side of bare field, people at center and four airplanes to right.

Black and white photograph of High Street Railroad Tower. Small building on posts with ladder underneath. Small chimney. Telephone pole to left.

Color photo of Rock River flooding during the June 2008 flood in Janesville.

Color photo of the Rock River during the 2008 flood in Janesville. Looking toward Centerway Bridge and Schlueter Company.

Color photo of the Rock River during the 2008 flood in Janesville. Railing and caution tape in front of photo.

Color photo of the Rock River flooding during the June 2008 flood in Janesville. View from the west bank of the river looking east towards Centerway bridge.

Black and white photograph of the Milton House. Exterior appears dirty. Telephone pole in center with wires stretching out to both sides.

Black and white photograph of Parker Pen Co. headquarters on Court Street. Cars are parked on the streets and people can be seen walking on the sidewalk.

Black and white photograph of a two story house with large trees in front of it. There are large trees around the house and a horse and buggy on the right driveway.

Black and white photograph of Janesville Street Ry. Co. Forest Park and Cemetary car.

Black and white photograph of the Clinton Water Tower with a small building beside it and another building on the left.

Colored photograph of a vehicle with "American" on it which is parked in front of a three story building.

Color photo of Janesville, 1979. Looking North up the Rock River. Dam, bridge, East Milwaukee Street, West Court Street, and West Centerway visible.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man sitting on a cement wall and a woman standing beside him. They are in front of Farley Feed Co.

Black and white photograph of Armour Street in early Janesville with a dirt street in the middle and houses on each side.

Black and white photograph of Gilbank in Clinton, Wisconsin, a two story brick building.

Black and white photograph of Gilbank, Clinton, Wisconsin, a two story brick building.

Historic image of Black and white copy print (1984) of early Janesville, showing a two story building on the river on the right side.

Black and white photograph of early Janesville, showing a two story building on the river on the right side.

Black and white photograph of H. H.McDaniels and friend, posing in a Harley-Davidson motocycle with a side car.

Black and white photograph of a truck with a bull riding in the back. On back in part: "The photo was taken in 1925 at the Rock County Fairgrounds. Mr.

Black and white photograph of Mr. Bruni, Mr.Hanewall and Clarence Chamberlin standing in front of several delivery trucks with the name: "Colvin's Bamby Bread" on.

Black and white photograph of several people standing and some sitting in lawn chairs while others observe the cars.

Black and white photograph of several unidentified people near the carriage house. An antique car is visible on the left.

Black and white photograph of several unidentified people standing near the cars. Several people are sitting in lawn chairs.

Black and white photograph of several unidentified people standing on the lawn near the Stone House observing the cars.

Colored photograph of a group of people from Luther Manor Terrace, Milwaukee, on a tour of the Tallman House campus. There is a Badger bus in the background.

Color photo of David Quass standing near an antique red car in front of the Stone House.

Black and white photograph of trophy winners at 1980 Classic Car Show, Tallman House. Shows a man and woman standing near an antique car on the Tallman House campus.

Color photo of a white convertible with the top down in front of the Stone House.

Black and white photograph of Model A Fords driving into the parking area at the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of Model A Fords parked in front of the Tallman House. There are people standing beside the cars.

Black and white photograph of Model A Fords parked in front of the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of several Model A Ford cars parked in front of the Stone House, shown from the rear. There are people standing around them.

Black and white photograph of a sleigh on the back of a truck going down the highway.

Black and white photograph of several people standing around an exhibit of a Janesville Wagon which is sitting on a table.

Black and white photograph of a drawing of the Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad Bridge, Janesville, WI, a railroad bridge with a train passing over it.

Black and white photograph of the funeral procession of Ralph J. Kamps. A funeral procession goes down Milwaukee Street after the funeral of the Post Commander.

Black and white photograph of the funeral procession for Ralph J. Kamps. A funeral procession goes down Milwaukee Street after the funeral of the Post Commander.

Black and white photograph of the Milton House. Shows 1930 era cars parked in front of it.

Black and white photograph of pianist from Orfordville Dump Truckers-Rock Group. Shows a man playing an old piano in the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of Orfordville Dump Truckers-Rock Group. Shows a band standing on the balcony of the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of Orfordville Dump Truckers-Rock Group. Shows a band standing on the balcony of the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of Orfordville Dump Truckers-Rock Group. Shows a band standing on the balcony of the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of Main Street. Shows a horse and carriage being driven along a street with trolley tracks in the middle and buildings on the sides.

Black and white photograph of Myers Block-Old Armory, Janesville, WI. Shows a three story building on a corner. Sign on the front reads: "Sullivan".

Color photo of Sullivan's in downtown Janesville. The three-story building on the right has a sign for "Sullivan".

Black and white photograph of Corn Exchange, Janesville, WI, an intersection in Janesville. Shows a large three story building with arched windows.

Black and white photograph of the Janesville Carriage Works.

Black and white photograph of Kimball Hardware Co., Janesville, WI, a three story building on a corner.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified business in Milton. There is a car parked on the left side and a planter in the grass in front of the building.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified business in Milton. There is a car parked on the left side and a planter in the grass in front of the building.

Black and white photograph of the stairway in the Tallman House showing the railing.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of the Tallman House showing a horse and buggy in the side drive with a man standing in front of the horses.

Sepia photo of the Carriage house on the Tallman property. There is a man standing in front of the barn and a horse and buggy on the driveway. .

Black and white photograph of the Carriage House doors.

Black and white photograph of Glenn & Melanie Watson. The man is riding a tractor pulling an old fire wagon. A woman in period dress is walking beside him.

Black and white photograph of the gas light in the front hall of the Tallman House.

Black and white photograph of Dudley Kimball sitting in the cab of the Samson truck.

Black and white photograph of the Milton House. There is an electrical pole in front and a 1930's era car parked on the right side.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young girl standing by a fountain.

Black and white photograph of Robert L. Jacobs' home, a two story clapboard house with pillared porch in the middle of the first floor and a one car garage behind.

Historic image of Black and white photogrpah of the horse barn on the Tallman House grounds.

Color photo of the exterior of the Carriage House with two vehicles parked in front.

Black and white photograph of Dudley Kimball sitting in the cab of the Samson truck. Shows the license number 512-703 Penna 1922.

Color photo of a Samson truck with person in it. Truck has a red cab and a tan wooden back.

Color photo of a Samson truck. There is no license on it. It is parked near some trees.

Black and white photograph of the Highway Trailer Company, Edgerton, WI, dump truck. Basic truck body in an upright position. On front are the words: "24000 Lbs.

Black and white photograph of a trailer from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. Shows a truck with a trailer on back. The sign reads: " John A. Gauger & Company.

Black and white photograph of a dump truck from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. The dump truck has the trailer in an upright position.

Black and white photograph of the Highway Trailer Company, Edgerton, WI, garbage trailer.

Black and white photograph of a dump truck from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. Shows a dump truck with the trailer in the air.

Black and white photograph of the multi-purpose trailers from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. Shows a tractor pulling three trailers loaded with coal.

Black and white photograph of 8-wheel trailers from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI.

Black and white photograph of earth-moving equipment from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI.

Black and white photograph of tanker trucks from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. Four tanker trucks are on a street.

Black and white photograph of a Samson truck being driven along a road with a crowd of people sitting and watching.

Black and white photograph of a Samson truck being driven along a road with a crowd of people sitting and watching.

Black and white photograph of a Samson truck being driven along a road with a crowd of people sitting and watching.

Black and white photograph of a Samson truck with a driver and two passengers. License is 512-703.

Black and white photograph of a Samson truck with a driver and two passengers. License is 512-703.

Black and white photograph of a Naval Boat in water with two men aboard.

Color photo of Holmes Street, Janesville, WI, lined with mature trees and two cars are parked on the side of the street.

Black and white photograph of a Samson truck with three people in the cab and people standing near it.

Black and white photograph of Ernest G. Staley and Richard P. Hartung standing beside the Samson Truck with license 512 703.

Black and white photograph of the Loyd Nelson home, a two story house, showing the front porch with a wooden furniture on it.

Black and white photograph of 519 Terrace St., Janesville, WI. Shows a two story house with shingle-type siding. There is an enclosed porch on the right.

Black and white photograph of 520 Washington St., Janesville, WI (demolished c. July 1, 1971).

Black and white photograph of 610 Myrtle St., Janesville, WI, demolished c. July 1, 1971.

Black and white photograph of 520 Washington St., Janesville, WI (demolished c. July 1, 1971).

Black and white photograph of 1111 Olive St., Janesville, WI, demolished c. July 1, 1971. Shows a two story house with a peaked roof.

Black and white photograph of 922 Mineral Point, Janesville, WI. Shows a two story shingle-sided house with a porch on the right and a one car garage with a car in.

Black and white photograph of Hollywood Drive Inn, 1804 Center Ave., Janesville, WI. Shows the drive-in from a distance.

Black and white photograph of the Rock County Court House shown from a distance. Shows cars in the parking lot and the American flag.

Black and white photograph of the Rock County Court House from a distance. Shows cars in the parking lot and the American flag.

Black and white photograph of Corn Exchange, Janesville, WI. Shows a Blatz beer truck and two employees in front of a tavern in downtown Janesville.

Black and white photograph of a tavern in Janesville with a Blatz beer truck and two employees in front of it.

Black and white photograph of downtown Janesville businesses showing the Milwaukee Street bridge with one car passing and a pedestrian on the sidewalk.

Black and white photograph of an unidentified house on Center Avenue with a porch in front and a two car garage in the back.

Black and white photograph of an Army truck from Highway Trailer Co., Edgerton, WI. Shows a truck with a screw device on a long pole in the back.

Photogrpah. Black and white photograph of a Samson truck being driven along a road. There is a crowd of people sitting and watching.

Historic image of Black and white photogrpah of the Center Avenue covered bridge at Monterey over the river.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of a two story fire station with a belltower. In front are two pieces of equipment pulled by horses.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of a parade float from the Janesville Fire Local Dept. 580.

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of a parade float pulled by a Highway Trailers truck. On the float is a sign: "Queen and Court" .

Black and white photograph of a circus wagon on a flat bed truck.

Black and white photograph of West Milwaukee St. before 1902. Phuekus Block on left-over street sign reads-"Public Library".

Black and white photograph of buildings along the river in Janesville.

Color photo of the Rock County Courthouse with cars parked in front of it and a flag flying.

Color photo of the Rock County Courthouse with cars parked in the lot and an American flag flying.

Black and white photograph of Woolworth's and Dubes Jewelry stores. The large sign on the roof of Dubes with a diamond is visible.

Black and white photograph of Court House Park. Shows a phone booth on the corner by the stop sign and a car stopped at the stop sign.

Black and white photograph of a cobblestone house. Shows an old two story house with two vehicles in front of it as well as a bare tree.

Black and white aerial photograph of the Yasaitis Farm. Shown are the house, barn, and many trees on the right.

Black and white photogrpah of city street with snow on it. The Sears, Roebuck and Co. building is in the middle of the photograph.

Historic image of Color photogrpah of the front of Stephen Pickering's home, 120 S. Cherry St. (Randall Williams House).

Historic image of Black and white copy print of several train engines in front of the round house with men in front of the cowcatchers.

Black and white photograph of a two story house with a car parked in front of it. There is a dog by the car and a small boy walking along the left side.

Color photo of the "antique" streetcar-bus used by the Janesville Transit System in celebration of the re-opening of the renovated Hayes Block June 24, 1983.

Historic image of Black and white copy print of a street in Footville. There is a horse and buggy down the street and two women strolling on the right sidewalk.

Historic image of Black and white photogrpah of Depot Street in Footville, WI. Shows cars parked on the street. One store has a beer sign on it.

Sepia photo of buildings on the Rock River, Janesville,WI.

Historic image of Black and white photogrpah of the Centerway Dam showing "High water-March 31, 1905". Centerway Dam to right.

Black and white photograph of Ringling Circus Parade. A circus wagon pulled by six horses is moving along the street.

Black and white photograph of the Big Storm March 4th 1881. Shows buildings with large piles of snow in front of them; horse pulling sleigh is on the street.

Black and white photograph of several children having a picnic. There is a two story house in the background and a car parked on the road behind the children.

Black and white photograph of Sgt. Bienash and John Higgins examining a rifle.

Black and white photograph of Parker Pen Co. airplane at Rock County Airport. Side view of airplane with man standing in front.

Black and white photograph of the Merchants & Savings Bank drive-up parking auto teller. Shows a car being helped by a man on the left and a woman on the right.

Black and white photograph of the inside of Merchants and Savings Bank showing a large number of people standing in the room.

Black and white photograph of the Merchants & Savings Bank from across the river. Shows one vehicle crossing the bridge. There is one car in the drive-thru area.

Black and white photograph of the Merchants & Savings Bank ribbon cutting ceremony. There are five men and one woman holding a ribbon ready for cutting.

Black and white photograph of George Albrecht standing in a barn doorway while Louie Powell pours feed into sacks. The truck has a grinder attached.

Black and white photograph of Kimball Lowell Hardware Stoves & Agricultural Implements.

Black and white photograph of North Main Street. Shows a street with buildings on it in downtown Janesville.

Black and white photograph of Downtown Janesville. On the right is a sign for "Reed's Cut-Rate Drugs" and on the left is the sign for "Sears".

Black and white photograph of the front of an unidentified three story building on a corner.

Color photo of Milwaukee Street, Janesville, WI, showing stores along the way and many cars on the street.

Postcard. Tinted image of the railroad bridge across the Rock River at Monterey. Postmarked 13 September 1910. Addressed to Mrs. M. McCulloch of Madison.

3 1/2 x 5 1/2". Front has picture of Traxler Park from ariel view. Also in picture Memorial bridge & Veterans Memorial. Sunny day. Green trees.

Postcard of Rock County Court House. Flag on and trees on left, cars parked throughout parking lot. Bushes near building. Reverse has no writing, postmark or stamp.

Postcard of Rock County Court House. Flag on and trees on left, cars parked throughout parking lot. Bushes near building. Reverse has no writing, postmark or stamp.

Post Card of Big Rock at Monterey Park. Shows memorial plaque and view across the river. Water tower on back left. Reverse has no writing, postmark or stamp.

Historic image of 3 1/2 x 5 1/2". Front has picture of downtown Janesville; South Main Street. Cars can be seen driving on the street.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the wreckage from the Milwaukee Street bridge fire in April 1913. Not postmarked, but addressed to Mrs. P.

Postcard. Black and white photograph of the Milwaukee Street bridge being rebuilt after the April 1913 fire.

Historic image of Milwaukee Street with Golden Eagle building on left side.

Postcard. Tinted image of a boy fishing by the lower dam on the Rock River in Janesville. Postmarked 7 April 1909 and addressed to Helen McLay of Milton.

Postcard. Black and white phohtograph of railroad tracks crossing the Rock River with the dam and the Janesville Electric Co. visible on the right.

Postcard. Tinted image of a view of Janesville from a lower bridge. Postmarked 7 December 1908 and addressed Ida Krahmer of Beloit.

Color postcard of "Milwaukee Street, Janesville, Wis." printed in red along white border on bottom edge.

Postcard. Tinted image of the Chicago and North-Western Railroad bridge over the dam. Postmarked 10 September 1908 and addressed to Martha Lovelace.

Postcard of boat landing at Yosts park. People in boat on left, car walking across dock, 2 men and a boy standing in center, women with a red parasol on right.

Postcard. Evansville train depot with tracks in front. Sign on end of depot "Evansville". Telephone poles and smokestack in background.

Postcard with black and white picture of East Milwaukee St., Janesville, Wis. Shows horse and wagon on street and people walking on sidewalks.

Postcard. Tinted image of Janesville from a downtown railroad bridge. Addressed to Maude Daniels of Mayville. Postmarked 21 June 1908.

Postcard. Tinted image of the dam across the Rock River in Janesville. A young boy is standing on top of a stone wall on the edge of the dam with a fishing pole.

Historic image of Rock River at flood stage. The water is flowing over the dam. There are buildings in the background.

Color photo of the Cobblestone barn behind 910 Broad St., Beloit, WI.

Historic image of Centerway Dam with water flowing over it.

Postcard. Tinted image of the lower dam on the Rock River in Janesville. Postmarked 22 July 1912 and addressed to Alice Barton of Albany, Wisconsin.

Black and white photograph of the Railroad Hotel, which was located at 52 N.

Color photo of demolition of Slick's Bar, Milton Avenue. Bar owned by Dean Richards and Jim Comstock. Leased from Joe Adamany. Similar to 2007.49.9.

Color photo of demolition of Slick's Bar, Milton Avenue. Bar owned by Dean Richards and Jim Comstock. Leased from Joe Adamany.

Color photo of Slick's Bar, Milton Avenue. Bar owned by Dean Richards and Jim Comstock. Leased from Joe Adamany.

Color photo of Slick's Bar, Milton Avenue. Bar owned by Dean Richards and Jim Comstock. Leased from Joe Adamany.

Color photo of Slick's Bar, Milton Avenue. Bar owned by Dean Richards and Jim Comstock. Leased from Joe Adamany. Shows building from across the street.

Black and white photograph of the 500 block of W. Milwaukee Street. Shows a one story building with a car in front.

Black and white photograph of the backs of several buildings on North Main..

Historic image of Costumed man on mule-driven wagon with "TOGO" written on sides. Farm buildings in background.

Historic image of Black and white print of three photographs, Lloyd Miles in a Janesville Coaster Wagon, with pumpkin and watermelon.

Historic image of Memorial Day Parade late 1800's. Shows men on horseback parading over Court Street bridge, Janesville, carrying flags reading "1776" and "1812".

Historic image of Harry McKinney and Ithamar Sloan. Two men are seated on the front bumper of an old automobile. Three story brick building in background.

Black and white photograph of a two story small railroad building on the left and a one story depot on the right.

Black and white photograph of Milwaukee Street looking east Pictured: trolley tracks, horses and carriages, power lines Photo description: Janesville, WIS.

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