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A parade crossing Exchange Square in Brodhead.

Clayton Ross Murdock of Brodhead, Wisconsin, in athletic uniform.

A picture of five jackrabbits from 1904.

George Broderick WWI photo. Caption reads, Waco, Texas, Jan., 1918.

WWI training camp

George Broderick WWI photo.

George Broderick WWI photo. Caption reads, Tents furled up to air out.

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

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

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

WWI field guns.

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

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

Booster Day, 1910 in Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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

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

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

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

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

Launches on the Sugar River near Albany, Wisconsin.

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

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

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 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…

CMStP&P locomotive 2707 at an unknown location.

CMStP&P locomotive 1056 rests 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 number 1056 at Monroe, Wisconsin.

CMStP&P Locomotive 2259 at Monroe, Wisconsin.

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…

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 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 at Rockford, Illinois.

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

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

Bob Earleywine with his 1946 Aeronca 11AC Chief, ca. 1975 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.

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

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

Jerry Edgar of Brodhead poses with his 1961 Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee 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.

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

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.

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

The dam at Albany, Wisconsin

Main Street on Market Day in Monticello, 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.

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

A Christmas play about Jesus and the kings.

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

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

Vintage Knight Unloader Box on loan to the Brodhead, Wisconsin Historical Society. The box was completely restored by volunteers. To see more information on the Knight Equipment Reveal see # 3078.

Vintage Knight Unloader Box on loan to the Brodhead, Wisconsin Depot Museum. The restoration of one of the first of it's kind was completed under the leadership of Jim Huffman, pictured here. For more information on the Knight Equipment Reveal see #…

Vintage Knight nitrogen applicator that was refurbished for the Depot Museum. For more information on the Knight Equipment reveal see # 3078.

A Knight wagon box converted into a people hauler. This photo was taken at the Knight Equipment Reveal held by the Brodhead Historical Society. At left is Goerge Crooks. Doug Rebout is in the red jacket. Girl in the white sweater is Natalia Rebout.…

The restored Knight Manure Spreader on the day of the Knight Reveal. Pictured is Brodhead Historical Society President, Janie Winters. For more information see Knight Equipment Reveal #3078.

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.

The Prien one room rural school at N 3648 Prien Road. The building still stands northeast of Monroe, Wisconsin in the Town of Sylvester.

Jaine Winters, President of the Brodhead Historical Society, at the Knight equipment reveal. In the background at left is Gene Engen and Jim Huffman at right. For more information see jpg #3078.

Knight wagon box at the Knight equipment reveal. L-R Natalia Rebout, Doug Rebout. Mary Joan Rebout, and Christine Rebout. The Rebout Family Farms have loaned this piece of equipment to the museum. For more information see jpg #3078.

Restored Knight wagon box on display. This piece of equipment is on loan from the Rebout Family Farms. For more information see jpg # 3078.

The Brodhead Historical Society was able to acquire several pieces of original Knight farm equipment, and restore them for display in front of the Knight Edition of the museum. The restoration reveal was held on May 25, 2024. The equipment…

The remains of the old Murray Rural School. A one room school at the west intersection of Golf Course Road and County Road E at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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