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1. A steam engine pulling cars of logs through the woods near Winegar, WI. ca 1910s - http://content.mpl.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/Langlade/id/327/rec/4 Source: Langlade County Historical Society-Antigo WI

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2. A steam engine pulling cars through the woods near Winegar, WI. ca 1915 - The logging town of Fosterville was established in 1905. Upon sale to W S Winegar in 1910 it was renamed Town of Winegar. In 1955 the name was changed to Town of Presque Isle.

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3. Chicago Northwestern Depot in Mercer, WI ca 1910's- 1930's

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4. Dept of Agriculture holds demonstrations on new land clearing practices and machinery to encourage converting logged land to farms. 1917 - Called the "Land Clearing Special" Click on the link to read the full article.

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5. Description: Rice Creek Bridge, Buswell railroad trestle ca 1910 - Source Information: Boulder Junction Library

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6. Manitowish Depot - Train at Manitowish Station with caption "Just Arrived". Several people on the platform.

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7. Manitowish Train Station ca 1890-1960 - Steam train at Manitowish train stop. Train looks like it is pulling out of station and either just stoked or pulling hard due to amount of black smoke. Telephone pole is in the photo.

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8. Newspaper advertisements to promote Northwoods tourism via rail service. 1900s and 1910s - Ads refer to pristine lakes, quiet and refreshing environment, wonderful fishing, convenience and low cost of rail travel.

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9. Northbound train at depot in Manitowish, WI. ca 1900's- 1930's

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10. Passengers arriving and departing at train depot in Manitowish, WI. ca 1920's - Manitowish Depot "Just Arrived".

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11. Shay engine pulling logs on Buswell rail line in winter. Note the diamond stack on the engine. 1905-1910 - Source Information Provider's name: Ticket to Buswell Facebook page URL: https://www.facebook.com/TicketToBuswell/photos/a.1635977279981942.1073741829.1635294486716888/1916015445311456/?type=3&theater Digital ID: none Image ID: none Date: unknown

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12. Southbound train arriving at depot in Manitowish, WI. ca 1900's- 1930's

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13. The Hiawathans were a fleet of passenger trains operated by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific railroad (aka The Milwaukee Railroad). The trains operated between Chicago and various Midwest and west coast cities 1936-1970 - The Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1938 visitors guide included a promotional ad with a picture of one of the Hiawatha locomotives. The map included shows the Northwoods Hiawatha came as far north as Minocqua. Many early visitors and summer residents traveled to the Northwoods on the Hiawatha.

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14. Train depot at Manitowish, WI - This depot was where most travelers and freight destined for the Manitowish Waters area arrived. It was a regular stop for the Chicago Northwestern rail line. The depot was located in front of today's Lazy Ace Saloon (previously Chuck's Bar).

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15. Train depot at Rice Creek. ca 1890-1930 - Located between Island and Big Lakes.

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16. "Train ready to go to Minocqua" Perkins/Devine collection 1915 - Somewhere along the north side of Clear Lake. Rail stops included Rice Creek, Papoose Jct. and Buswell--see 1910 scheduled train stops included in this record.

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17. Waiting for the train at the Keith Warehouse (train stop) near Big Lake. ca 1920s - Several Big Lake properties had a "Warehouse" next to the train tracks where the train would stop for travelers or supply deliveries. Prentiss - Big Lake Collection

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