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Cottages on Decatur Lake near Brodhead, Wisconsin

A large cottonwood tree behind Pinnow Pharmacy, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Tyrone Emmanuel Evangelical Church at left. Built in 1872, razed in 1912. Trinity Stateline Lutheran Church at right. Built in 1878, razed in 1972. The Stateline Cemetery is still located on the right side of the road in Illinois. This site can be…

Unknown man and woman in a horse drawn carriage.

Covered Bridge near Brodhead, Wisconsin - date unknown

Engebretson covered bridge painting on the side of South Side Grocery in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Painting was later covered by building expansion.

The covered bridge replica ceremony on the Sugar River State Trail, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Cow bridge over the mill race near Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A crowd gathers at the depot to welcome a special train during the grand opening of the depot museum, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A crowd gathers at the depot to welcome a special train during the grand opening of the depot museum, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A crowd gathers at the depot to welcome a special train during the grand opening of the depot museum, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Crowd watches the Civil War Band perform at the Southside Park bandstand during the grand opening of the Depot Museum, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Curless Meat Market was located on the south side of the mid 800 block of Tenth Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building no longer exists and is the site of storage buildings.

Chet Smith, Ed Fleming and Paul Horne cutting ice from the Mill Race in Brodhead, Wisconsin with an early powered ice saw. The saw is owned by Mr. Smith.

A group of men are cutting wood with a steam powered device in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Madison Zor Shrine mopeds take part in the Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note in the background the Gambles store, Schwake Drug store, Flynns Bar, and at the far right Dedrick Hardware.

Part of the Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the Coast to Coast Hardware store in the background.

Part of the 1966 Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Goldenrod Creamery float being delivered for the 1966 Dairy Day Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Goldenrod paid the Freshman class at the high school to build the float. Delivering the float are class members Gary Goodman left and Dennis Schwartz…

Dale Johnson beside the Mill Race, Brodhead, Wisconsin, 1963. Mr. Johnson was a superintendent of Brodhead Water and Light Utilities for 27 years. He retired in 1973. The picture shows Dale standing at the end of the waterway known as the Race that…

Dam on the Sugar River at Albany, Wisconsin.

The dam at Albany, Wisconsin

Collapsed wall on unknown building, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Car shed collapsed on car.

Dan Markham, Sr., with Northern Pike caught at County F river bridge, west of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Picture taken in front of Lyons Drug Store in Brodhead.

The Davis - Dawes house at 805 West Second Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Davis country school near Juda, Wisconsin on County OK. From left, Frieda Olin with her younger sisters, Ruth Nyffeneger and Wilma Wyss. Person on the far right is unknown. Photo was taken at the 102nd anniversary homecoming.

Inside the old Davis country school on County OK near Juda, Wisconsin.

Inside the old Davis country school East of Juda, Wisconsin. Photo was taken at the 102nd anniversary homecoming. From left Wilma Wyss, Clara Olin, Unknown, Frieda Olin, and Ruth Nyffeneger, Frieda and Wilma"s youngest sister. Clara and Frieda were…

A group of children in front of the Davis Country School near Juda, Wisconsin on County OK.

Old Davis country school near Juda, Wisconsin on Highway OK.

Early day Dawson Cheese factory, was later converted to the home of Ernie and Beth Riese, located at N3503 Prairie Road, in the Town of Decatur near Brodhead, Wisconsin. Emil Hafen, Sr, cheesemaker, was a native of Switzerland. The late Charles…

The Dawson Cheese Factory. Local dairy farmers delivering milk. The cheesemaker, Emil Hafen, and his wife, Mary Hartwig Hafen are in the doorway. The building is now a home on the corner of County SS and Prairie Road in the town of Decatur. For many…

Local dairy farmers deliver milk to the Dawson Cheese Factory. The cheesemaker, Emil Hafen and his wife Mary Hartwig Hafen, are in the doorway. The building is now a home on the corner of County SS and Prairie Road in the Town of Decatur. For many…

The old Dawson Cheese Factory on the corner of County SS and Prairie Road west of Brodhead, Wisconsin, in the town of Decatur. The original factory was destroyed by fire in August of 1907. It is not known when the factory closed, but the property was…

The Dawson Cheese Factory in Decatur Township, near Brodhead, Wisconsin. Emil Hofer and Mary Hortwig Hofer standing in doorway.

Dean and Mary Peterson with their South Side Grocery jeep at the time of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Centennial.

Dean Peterson waits on a customer at his South Side Grocery, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The Decatur Lake Country Club on Golf Course Rd, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Erosion damage to the Decatur Dam north of Brodhead, Wisconsin in 1965.

The Decatur Dam near Brodhead, Wisconsin, by White Photography.

Cement being delivered for Decatur Dam repairs. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Cement being delivered for Decatur Dam repairs. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Repairing the spillway at the Decatur Dam. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Repairing the spillway at the Decatur Dam. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Repairing the spillway at the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Water returns to the repaired spillway at the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The Decatur Dam is repaired by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Loose concrete is removed during the repair of the Decatur Dam. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Work on the $10,000 dam repair project at Decatur Lake. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Repair work on the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

A man inspects the Decatur Dan on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The lake level has been lowered to facilitate the inspection.

Repair work on the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Workmen prepare for new concrete on the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Workmen prepare for new concrete on the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Workers from Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville, Wisconsin pour new concrete at the Decatur Dam. The dam is on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Workmen from Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville, Wisconsin prepare for new concrete on the Decatur Dam, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Workers from Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville, Wisconsin pour new concrete at the Decatur Dam, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Workers pour new concrete at the Decatur Dam, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Workers pour new concrete at the Decatur Dam, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Water rushes through the newly repaired spillway at Decatur Dam, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Newly finished concrete at the Decatur Dam north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Two men inspect the Decatur Dan on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The lake level has been lowered to facilitate the inspection.

Workers pour new concrete at the Decatur Dam north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Water flows over the refurbished Decatur Dam north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Water flows over the refurbished Decatur Dam north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Water flows over the refurbished Decatur Dam north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Two men inspect the Decatur Dan on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The lake level has been lowered to facilitate the inspection.

Three men inspect the Decatur Dan on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The lake level has been lowered to facilitate the inspection.

Erosion damage to the spillway at the Decatur Dan on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The lake level has been lowered in this picture.

Building an access road to allow repair of the Decatur Dam on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The road was from the pavilion on Park Road.

Building an access road to allow repair of the Decatur Dam on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. The road was from the pavilion on Park Road.

Repairs begin on the Decatur Dam on the south end of Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Work is being done by Ryan Consruction Company of Janesville.

Early photo postcard showing Decatur Dam and Pine Bluff on the Sugar River near Brodhead, Wisconsin. Postmarked July 17, 1915.

The Decatur Dam near Brodhead, Wisconsin, November, 1975.

Town of Decatur farmer Ray Pinnow circa 1930's. Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Ice breakup on Decatur Lake and flooding of Decatur Lake Country Club near Brodhead, Wisconsin.

High water over the dam at Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the flooding of Decatur Lake Country Club in the distance.

Two men sit in a boat near a cow pasture on Decatur Lake, near Brodhead, Wisconsin.

People canoeing on Decatur Lake.

A cottage along Decatur Lake near Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The Decatur Lake Country Club near Brodhead, Wisconsin as seen from across Decatur Lake. "The Sportiest Course by a Dam Site"

The original club house at Decatur Lake Country Club. The golf course was started in 1926 and opened on June 15, 1927 with just six holes. This building was destroyed on June 20, 1934 by a tornado.The present club house was built later that summer.…

A boat landing on Decatur Lake, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Decatur Lake Pavilion near the Decatur Dam, north of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A view of Decatur Lake near Brodhead, Wisconsin. This image was taken from a Souvenir Decatur Parks booklet.

Deer hung up by their hind legs.

An unknown deer hunter poses with a buck.

An unknown deer hunter poses with a buck.

An unknown deer hunter poses with a buck.

The delivery truck for The Music Shop in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Business owned by J.C. Berryman.

Weapons from the Civil War are displayed inside the depot museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Passengers enjoy excursion train ride during Depot Days in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Right center of photo is Kathy Riemer and her children Renae and Bryce. Others recognizable in the photo are Lenora Riemer, Frieda Olin, Clara Fairman, Carlyle and…

Depot Museum display case, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Crowd gathers at depot awaiting excursion train in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

First Brigade Band marching at depot grand opening, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Grand opening at the depot museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the FS building in the background.

Kristen and Aaron Schwartz sit on the Chicago Madison and Northern diesel #202 at the grand opening of the Depot Museum in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Brodhead Historical Society depot museum grand opening June, 1981, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Brodhead Historical Society depot museum grand opening June, 1981, Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left, Ben and Bess Zimmerli, Florence and Susan Beherns.