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This view of the shore was taken from a boat. The Yerkes Observatory and a church steeple are visible. The photographer’s notes indicate that the boat docks and partially visible buildings belong to the Lake Geneva Y.M.C.A. camp.

A young man, dressed in a black overcoat and soft hat, is standing on the top of a limestone wall that, according to the photographer’s notes, is the foundation of an “old cathedral.” Note: the only building ever officially designated in Dubuque as a…

Six individuals are shown looking through the iron bars in the doorway into the Julien Dubuque monument. The rounded limestone walls of the monument, which was built in 1897, are partially visible. The number 1284 is written on a label that has been…

This image, taken from a neighboring hillside, shows a small farmstead. A frame, story and a half home and four out buildings are visible. The home has been painted a darker color. There is a small, white, front porch and there is white trim around…

Two homes, several outbuildings, a large barn, and a windmill are visible in the foreground of this image. The smaller of the houses is located near the barn and outbuildings. The larger, somewhat newer appearing home, appears to be some distance…

A bearded, elderly man dressed in overhauls and a suit jacket and leaning on a cane, is standing next to an elderly woman. The woman is dressed in a light colored long sleeved dress and is wearing an apron. They are standing in front of a large frame…

A two story home built of limestone and an additional wood and limestone building are visible in this image which was taken from across a dirt road. The house has a small, second story sun porch. Lightning rods are visible protruding from the roof.…

A white frame farmhouse, several unpainted barns and outbuildings, and a windmill are visible in this image. A field of dry corn is in the foreground. A large mound, possibly "Sherrill's Mound" may be seen in the rear of the photograph.

Nine young women and girls and one young boy are lined up in order of height, and probably age, in front of a large white frame home. A man and a woman are seated on the porch of the home. The woman is holding an infant on her lap.

A large, two story home is partially visible through some trees. A windmill, and several out buildings and barns are grouped around the home. A women is standing on the running board of an automobile which has been parked in front of one of the out…