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The Jacob Marty Wholesale Cheese Company building in Brodhead, Wisconsin. The building is still standing on the corner of 11th Street and West Third Avenue. In later years, circa 1960-1970s it was used for cold storage by Goldenrod Creamery. It was…

Portrait of Ms. Jennie Taft.

Portrait of a young Frank Lucas of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Road train depot in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Road train depot in Brodhead, Wsconsin with worker's cars parked in front.

Frank and Otto Lentz strike a formal pose.

The Brodhead, Wisconsin Fire Department in 1912. Front row, left to right; Rex Bucklin, Jake Losey, Bert Pierce, A. N. Lawton, Fred Warren, Lou Blake. Second row; Andrew Douglas, Merritt Emery, Chas. Fuller, L. E Ward, Elmer Dedrick, Chas. Atkinson,…

Dr. John Logan Fleek, Brodhead, Wisconsin. Family doctor for A.N. Lawton family.

Edward H. Brodhead, chief engineer for the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, promised to donate a bell to the first church built in the new town if the town were named after him. The Methodist Episcopal Church was the first to complete a church…

Brodhead United Methodist Church young adult fellowship on a walk along the Race to the Decatur dam. Front row from left: Bob Woelky, Joyce Woelky (Steiner), Zane Dennick-Ream. Back row from left: Ken Petersen, Marcia Petersen, Gene Prudhon, Carol…

The First Brigade Band marches in South Side Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Notice Art's Texaco station in the background.

The First Brigade Band plays at the band stand in South Side Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band plays at the band stand in South Side Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Tornado damaged barn on the Ralph Schwartz farn in Decatur Township, one mile west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Tornado damaged barn on the Ralph Schwartz farn in Decatur Township, one mile west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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

Ladies in period custome with the First Brigade Band in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Live nativity in the lawn of the old Congregational UCC church in Brodhead, Wisconsin

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The First Brigade Band marches in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Woman in period dress with the First Brigade Band in South Side Park, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The sanctuary of the United Methodist Church in Brodhead, Wisconsin decorated for Christmas.

The Brodhead, Wisconsin Junior High School band marches in the Fourth of July Parade. Jennifer Carson is in the foreground, Steve Share at right.

The Fireman's Auxiliary march in the Fourth of July Parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. At left is Nancy Lentz, at right is Phyllis Shrier.

In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Brodhead, Wisconsin, a large birthday cake was served at Putnum Park. Kristen Schwartz at left and Aaron Schwartz enjoy a slice of birthday cake.

Steve Benton long time staff member of the high school in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Civics, Driver's Ed., and Guidance Counselor.

The high school band marches in the Fourth of July parade in Brodhead, Wisconsin. In the row nearest the camera is Jeff Olson, Lynette Douglas, Susan Walker, Kelly Schwartzlow and Kelli Cowan.

Members of the United Methodist Church enjoy a picnic in Putnum Park at Brodhead, Wisconsin. From left: Gene Prudhon, Pastor Bob Kuhn, Jerry Earleywine, John Dennick-Ream, Debbie Dennick-Ream, Nita and John Carson.

A team of horses and bobsled tied behind the Harris House in downtown Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The back of the Emma Leaderman home at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

The front of the Emma Leaderman home at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Ann Schwartz with a peace sign made of snow at 801 East Third Avenue, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Bobby Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA.

John F. Kennedy grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Brodhead, Wisconsin High School staff member George Bull at Gettysburg, PA.

Tom Riese of Brodhead, Wisconsin at Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, PA.

Bob Keen, longtime Brodhead, Wisconsin High School staff member. Vocational Agriculture, Biology, and FFA Advisor. Shown here on trip to National FFA Convention at Kansas City, MO.

"Charcoal Burner" 1957 Chevolet drag race car owned by Carl Schultz, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

"Charcoal Burner" 1957 Chevolet drag race car owned by Carl Schultz at right in photo, 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.

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.

The new Brodhead water tower under construction at Brodhead, Wisconsin. Aaron Schwartz is in the foreground.

This bell was presented by Edward H. Brodhead, chief engineer of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad, to the Methodist Episcopal Church. He had promised to donate a bell to the first organized church to erect a church building in the new…

Ida Wilke (Milks). Photo by Dobler, Beloit, Kansas.

A group of men bowling at an old bowling alley on Exchange Square, Brodhead, Wisconsin.

A Christmas play about Jesus and the kings.

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

Angeline Lucina Hullurt and her sister Grace's Children. Faye, the oldest, Mayzelle, Gordon. Family name, Racine. Postcard by E.D. Frautschy, Albany, Wisconsin.

Main Street on Market Day in Monticello, Wisconsin.

The dam at Albany, Wisconsin

Before and after photos of a tornado at the George Meythaler Farm near Hanover, Wisconsin.

17 year-old Tom Weeden shortly after his first solo flight in 1974 at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport. The airplane is a 1947 Aeronca Champ.

Frank Gombar of Brodhead with his 1946 Ercoupe 415-C at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.

Don and Robin Wichelt and their 1039 Waco RNF biplane at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport in the mid-1970\'s.

Jerry Edgar of Brodhead poses with his 1961 Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.

Fritz, Phyllis and a young Ann Badertscher with their 1947 Aeronca Champ at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.

Frank and Carol Gombar pose with their 1946 Ercoupe 415-C at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.

Jim Green of rural Brodhead, Wisconsin with his 1939 Aeronca Chief at the Brodhead Airport. The airplane is equipped with skis in this winter scene.

Bob Earleywine with his 1946 Aeronca 11AC Chief, ca. 1975 at the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport.

Aerial shot of the Brodhead, Wisconsin Airport looking east. Taken during the first annual spring fly-in, 1976

Clarence Covered Bridge on Route 20, near Bluff View Park west of Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Road Locomotive at Rockford, Illinois.

Locomotive number 1186 at an unknown location. This is a Ten Wheeler type with a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement. Its number indicates this picture was taken after the 1938 renumbering of the Milwaukee\'s lcomotives. These were light engines and could travel…

Milwaukee Road locomotive number 31 at an unknown location. This is an Atlantic type engine with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement used primarily in passenger service. Its number indicates the photo was taken after the 1938 renumbering of Milwaukee Road…

Locomotive number 2361 rests at the New Glarus, Wisconsin depot. This locomotive was of the 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler wheel arrangement used in both freight and passenger service. Its number indicates the photo was taken prior to the 1938 renumbering of…

CMStP&P Locomotive 2259 at Monroe, Wisconsin.

CMStP&P locomotive number 1056 at Monroe, Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Road "Chippewa Hiawatha" passenger train, led by a streamlined 4-6-2 "Pacific" type locomotive, is speeding northbound just south of Brown Deer Road in Milwaukee County. The photographer is looking south-east. Tracks for the Milwaukee…

CMStP&P locomotive 1056 rests at Monroe, Wisconsin.

CMStP&P locomotive 2707 at an unknown location.

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…

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul depot at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Wreck on Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad near Monticello, Wisconsin.

Wreck on Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad near Monticello, Wisconsin.

Wreck on Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad near Monticello, Wisconsin.

Wreck on Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad near Monticello, Wisconsin.

Wreck on Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad near Monticello, Wisconsin.

A postcard showing "Sugar River Scene in the Good Old Summertime" near Albany, Wisconsin.

Launches on the Sugar River near Albany, Wisconsin.

Kids relaxing in the bandstand at Southside Park in Brodhead, Wisconsin. This is now called Veteran's Park.

Picnic shelter at Decatur Dam near Brodhead, Wisconsin, in winter.

Picnic shelter at Decatur Dam near Brodhead, Wisconsin, in summer.

Logs from Fortun Logging are stacked near the transloading ramp on the north side of the Brodhead, Wisconsin depot, awaiting shipment to Japan.

Milwaukee Road conductor waves to the camera in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Believed to be Mr. Chapman.

Booster Day, 1910 in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

Photograph from WWI veteran George Broderick of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Caption reads, A gun of ours just fired shows recoil of 42 inches.

George Broderick WWI photo. Caption reads, Waco Texas, January 1918. Received in Milwaukee January 19th.

WWI field guns.

A procession of horse drawn carts in field training during WWI.

George Broderick WWI photo. Caption reads, bald heads of special detail regulation hair cut to the extreme. Waco, Texas, 23 Jan. 1918.

George Broderick WWI photo. Caption reads, Auto trucks used to transfer baggage and etc.