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View of the old Decatur Dam near Brodhead, Wisconsin, looking south.

An early picture of the original Decatur Dam, made of wood, near Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin looking north on First Center Avenue. Banner reads "Welcome Fireman" and awning on second building reads "Lou Hahn the Tailor".

Petersen family in front of the old EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin. First row from left: Ruth Petersen, William Petersen, Harry Pinnow. Row two: John and Esther Lederman, unknown, and Mildred Pinnow. Row three: Willis Petersen. Row four: Roy and…

The last Sunday in the old EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin before it was razed. Front pew from left: Frieda Olin and Ralph Jones. Man in second pew is Durward Dinse and the women next to him wearing the hat is Mrs. Boettcher (Pastor's wife). The…

The attic of the old EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Razing the old EUB Church, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The old EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin being razed.

Salvaging lumber during the razing of the old EUB Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Note the old parsonage in the back ground that was next door. In 1991 an education addition was put on the new church building. The old parsonage was moved to make room…

Farm machinery, possibly a thresher, is pulled by a steam tractor across a railroad bridge west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

International truck in a museum. Note on slide said: truck like one used by Emil Scheberle Creamery in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The old Methodist Church, now Church of the Nazarene, at 1004 Thirteenth Street, Brodhead, Wisconsin. This was the first church built in Brodhead.

The old Methodist Church at 1004 Thirteenth Street in Brodhead, Wisconsin. This was the first church building finished in the town and was gifted the historic bell by Edward Brodhead, for naming the town after him. The building is still in use as the…

The old Brodhead, Wisconsin mill on the Race.

Unknown people in what may have been the first post office in Brodhead, Wisconsin where the Bank of Brodhead now sits.

The old power plant in the foreground and the mill in the background, both on the Mill Race in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Old Soldiers Reunion Putnam Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Arnold Bennet is right-center of young man in pinstripes.

Unknown people in a store in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

An unknown man stands behind the counter of what appears to be an old drug store in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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 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…

Olin and Ayres used car garage on East Second Avenue in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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…

An Olin and Ayres garage in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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…

Truman and Freida Olin with Ethyl and Arnold Ayres, owners of Olin & Ayres Pontiac and Buick dealership in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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.

A group of women out for a swim.

Overhead view looking northeast toward downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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.

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…

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 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…

People look over the scene of a train wreck near Hanover, Wisconsin.

Three unknown people in a car.

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.

A horse drawn fire wagon.

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.

Pickle Vats of Colony Foods.

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.

Sow and her litter.

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 Mill Race, Plow Factory, Mill, Power House and Pumping Station in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Employees of the Plow Factory in Brodhead, Wisconsin in 1895. From left, George Pierce, unknown, unknown, Fred Rehberg, John Lyons, Sam Wager, unknown.

Brodhead, Wisconsin Police Chief, Roy \"Tinker\"" Ties and officer Elmer \""Dude\"" Emminger in their 1941 Plymouth squad car."

Cal Schaver dressed as a Pony Express Rider as part of a stewardship campaign at the Brodhead, Wisconsin United Methodist Church.

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 portrait of two unknown children.

A potrait of two unknown women, possibly mother and daughter.

Portrait of Unknown Child

Portrait of an unknown woman.

Early Post Office, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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

Power plant at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

North wall of power plant, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Power plant - Brodhead Water and Light Office, Brodhead, Wisconsin.