An unknown man stands behind the counter of what appears to be an old drug store in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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Farm scene of early steam tractor and threshing machine.
Picture taken January 31, 1947 showing travel trailers in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
An old view of downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin, looking west from Center Avenue. Note the old sided building on the right where the present day Citizens Bank stands.
The original Decatur Dam when it was made of wood.
Olin & Ayres Pontiac and Buick dealership on East Exchange Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin with 1975 and 1976 models on display.
Olin and Ayers Garage, Buick and Pontiac dealership, Truman Olin, Arnold Ayers
Olin and Ayres Garage was a Buick and Pontiac dealership. The dealership started as a Pontiac dealer and added Buick in 1953. It was located at 705 East Exchange Street. The building is still standing. The dealership was owned by Truman Olin and Arnold Ayers.
The dealership moved to this building in 1949.
Olin and Ayres used car garage on East Second Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Olin and Ayres Garage, Pontiac dealer, Truman Olin, Arnold Ayres, Gordon Arthur Farm Store, Sennett Building, John Wish.
This was the first Olin and Ayres Garage. The business was opened on September 12, 1934. In the fall of 1935 they became a Pontiac dealership. This building, called the Sennett Building, is no longer standing but was located at 1006 East Second Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin. In 1947 they purchased this building and a lot on Exchange Street from John Wish. In April of 1949 the business moved around the corner to the south side of the block. In later years this building was used as Gordon Arthur's Farm Store.
Olin and Ayres Garage Brodhead Wisconsin
Olin and Ayers Garage Brodhead Wisconsin
An Olin and Ayres garage in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Olin and Ayres Garage, Truman Olin, Arnold Ayres, Pontiac Buick dealership, Chevrolet dealership, Larry Ayres.
This building is still standing at 705 East Exchange Street. It became the dealership's new location in 1949 and was used as such until the new GM Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac Garage was built on the south side of town in 1990. Truman Olin sold his half ownership to Arnold's son Larry in 1977. The Chevrolet dealership was added in May of 1985. Larry Ayres as owner built the new building on Brodhead's south side in 1989 and moved in during January of 1990.
Log Cabin, Nelson Olin, Martha Olin, Ross Olin, Truman Olin, Jim Finch.
The Olin cabin southeast of Brodhead, Wisconsin in Spring Valley Township. The cabin was two rooms and a loft. Truman Olin and his brother Ross were born in the cabin. The photo shows Martha Olin and husband Nelson at center. At right is Jim Fitch who lived with them. The three work horses were all the power the farm had. The Cabin no longer exists.
Truman and Freida Olin with Ethyl and Arnold Ayres, owners of Olin & Ayres Pontiac and Buick dealership in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A Orfodville Wisconsin Softball Team. Names not attached.
Clarence Covered Bridge on Route 20, near Bluff View Park west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The original Decatur Dam in Decatur township, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. This image was taken from a Souvenir Decatur Parks booklet.
Decatur Dam near Brodhead Wisconsin, date unknown. This image was taken from a Souvenir Decatur Parks booklet.
The Oscar Stabler Farm, halfway between Brodhead and Juda, Wisconsin around 1905. On wagon is Oscar Stabler. In front of windmill are his children Gladys and Marvin and his wife Queen Esther Stabler.
Justis Sutherland out camping near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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Overhead view looking northeast toward downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Oxford Singers at Replica COvered Bridge Dedication
The Oxford Singers perform during the dedication of the replica covered bridge on the Sugar River State Trail near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A WWII era P-51 Mustang visits the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.
Doug Knight on a pedal-powered paddle boat, probably on Decatur Lake near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead, Wisconsin parade float - Jacob Marty Cheese Co.
Four women wearing early telephone operator headsets ride on parade float in Brodhead, Wisconsin. 1925 - Photo has "Maude" written on back.
Parade on First Center Avenue - Brodhead, Wisconsin
Parade, Brodhead Band, officer of the day, Baptist Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Gospel Hall, The White Restaurant, Searles & Son, The Independent, Dr. Davis DDS.
A parade on First Center Avenue looking North. A note on the photo says first appearance of the Brodhead Band for "officer of the day". The church at the center of the photo is the Baptist Church. It later became the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and after that the Gospel Hall. It is now a quilt shop. The first building on the right has a sign that says The White Restaurant. The third building which would be at 1016 First Center Avenue is marked as Searles & Son and the last building is The Independet, which was the newspaper and is 1018 First Center Avenue. Across the street is a sign for Dr. Davis - Dentist.
Parade on North Main Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Bridge on Park Road in Decatur township, west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Passenger cars on a westbound train near West 3rd Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Passenger cars on a westbound train in Brodhead, Wisconsin near West 3rd Avenue.
An eastbound passenger train boards at the Brodhead, Wisconsin depot. This photo was taken sometime after 1914 as evidenced by the brickwork done on the west wall of the depot, which was done in 1914.
Chicago & Northwestern passenger train, thought to be at Lodi, Wisconsin.
A passenger train pauses at a depot. Thought to be a Chicago & Northwestern Railroad train at Lodi, Wisconsin.
A westbound passenger train boards at the Brodhead, Wisconsin depot.
Path along the west bank of the Mill Race near Brodhead, Wisconsin in November, 1984.
Path along the west bank of the Mill Race looking south near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The pavillion at Bluff View Park, August 1924.
A family with horses near a farmhouse in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
People and Wagons on Main and Exchange Streets
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People and wagons gather near the intersection of Main and Exchange Streets, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A group of men sit on timbers near a new bridge, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A group of people stand near the Clarence Covered Bridge at the entrance to the Bridge Inn restaurant, just west of the bridge on the north side of the road, west of Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left, Marvin Stabler, Blanche Springsted and Charles Mcintosh. Standing on fence is Vilas Swartz.
People look over the scene of a train wreck near Hanover, Wisconsin.
A group of people in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Adults and children playing a game in front of farm house near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Nine member of the Pete Olson Family in front of their home in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Dean Peterson in his original old grocery store in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The store was in a house that was at the site of what is now the post office. Note the packages of lard for sale on top of the counter.
The Peterson house at 701 First Center Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pfisterer Block of West Exchange Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A man and two women standing by a phonograph machine.
Pickle barrels are lined up at Colony Foods in Brodhead, Wisconsinin 1947.
Picnic at Lewis Bridge near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Picnicers near Brodhead, Wisconsin, May 19, 1912.
Pierce barn destroyed after storm near Brodhead, Wisconsin, July 16, 1913.
Pierce cow bridge over the race, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The old Pierce house at 1009 West Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. In recent years, this was the Brodhead Youth Center.
The Pierce house at 1009 West Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin. In recent years the Brodhead Youth Center. Henry Sveom\'s sister, Lena Engen and her husband, Lewis lived here in the 1950\'s.
C. S. Pierce Music Company at 602 West 3rd Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pierce's Dairy Farm barn and grain bins near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pierce's Dairy Farm, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pierce's Dairy Farm barns, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pierce's Spring Brook Dairy Farm barn near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Three people pose on Pine Bluff near Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pine Bluff near the Sugar River west of Brodhead, Wisconsin in the town of Clarence.
The old Pinnow Cheese Factory at the corner of Pinnow Road and County OK, west of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building has now been converted into a home.
Plow Factory - Mill - Power House - Pumping Station
The Mill Race, Plow Factory, Mill, Power House and Pumping Station in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
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Employees of the Plow Factory in Brodhead, Wisconsin in 1895. From left, George Pierce, unknown, unknown, Fred Rehberg, John Lyons, Sam Wager, unknown.
Plucked chickens at the Jacob Marty Company in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Brodhead, Wisconsin Police Chief, Roy \"Tinker\"" Ties and officer Elmer \""Dude\"" Emminger in their 1941 Plymouth squad car."
pony express united methodist church schaver
Cal Schaver dressed as a Pony Express Rider as part of a stewardship campaign at the Brodhead, Wisconsin United Methodist Church.
Pool Hall, Bridges Bar and Grill, Nelson Olin
A pool hall in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Nelson Olin is behind the counter. The address was 1034 First Center Avenue, and is now Bridges Bar and Grill.
Poplar Grove School in Spring Grove township around 1910. Girl on left is Gladys Stabler. Third boy from right in dark jacket is Marvin Stabler.
A potrait of two unknown women, possibly mother and daughter.
A postcard showing South Side Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Power House at head of the race, Brodhead, Wisconsin, April 1959
Power plant at the head of the Mill Race, Brodhead, Wisconsin - April 1984
North wall of power plant, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Power plant - Brodhead Water and Light Office, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Spillway at the power plant connecting the Mill Race and the Sugar River, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Powerboat on the Mill Race by the North Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Frieda Olin awaits First Brigade Band concert in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
The inside of the old Presbyterian Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin. This building was later sold and became the old EUB Church. It was the Presbyterian Church from 1866 to 1921. Note the Christmas tree in front.
The Prien one room rural school at N 3648 Prien Road. The building still stands northeast of Monroe, Wisconsin in the Town of Sylvester.
The Prien one room rural school located at N 3648 Prien Road northeast of Monroe, Wisconsin. The building still stands and is located in the Town of Sylvester.
Three men at work in an unknown print shop, presumable in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The man at right appears to be hand-setting lead type from a job case.
A Fairchild PT-19 (M-62) military trainer built in 1942 and flown by Wheeler Searles of Brodhead, Wisconsin is shown with its owner and pilot at Brodhead Airport, ca. 1946.
The Putnam house at 808 West Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
An early photo of Putnam Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A church service held at Putnam Park from boats on the Mill Race, Brodhead, Wisconsin.
A city worker mowing at Putnam Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin.
Pavilion in Putnam Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin.