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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 large, two story white frame home is shown in this image. The photographer has identified the dwelling as “belonging to Fred Koethe.” A one story addition extends from the rear of the home. Three, unpainted out buildings are also visible behind…

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…

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.

This image looks south on 2nd Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The tallest building is the Hotel Julien, on the corner of Main and 2nd Streets. Three adjacent store fronts are also visible. Awnings for two of the businesses read “Fosselman’s Drug Store,” and…

John David Irmscher, his wife Clara, and small child are shown standing in front of a frame, two story home. The 1911 Dubuque City Directory indicates that Mr. Irmscher was a bookkeeper. The number 1333 is written on a label that has been stuck to…

Built in 1886, a large brick building in Richardson Romanesque style, with four chimneys and several cupolas, dominates this image. The photographer has identified the building as the Illinois Central Depot. A covered platform is visible between the…

This image shows a large, three story, white frame building. There is a porch across the front of the structure. An ornate lightning rod visible on the peaked roof. The building faces an unpaved street. Two automobiles may be seen parked in front of…

This stream and tree-covered bank are identified by the photographer as the Maquoketa River. A large log may be seen resting on a boulder in the middle of the stream.

This image shows the front of a large, two story, white, frame home. A small porch covers the front door. Mature trees surround the property. A wire fence with wood fence posts runs along the edge of the property.