Rusk County, WI Memories

Rusk County, WI


Photographs - Early 1900's

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Hotel Gerard

Postcard of Hotel Gerard. Postmark is dated 1909. Photo by Tiffany Studio, Ladysmith, WI. The wording is highlighted so it is easier to read.

Bruce Fairgrounds

Postcard of the Bruce Fairgrounds. Postmark is 1912.

'Cornfield Meet' Train Crash

This appears to be a photo of the "Cornfield Meet" which occurred in 1904 just outside of Tony. Two scheduled Soo Line Trains collided head on. There were 5 fatalities: two engine crewman, a railway postal clerk, and two "hobos". Photo by: Tiffany's Studio.



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