The Wisconsin Project: Fox River

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20.7.14

Found: View from Memorial Bridge, Appleton, WI

Found: View taken from Memorial Bridge across the Fox River at Appleton, Wisconsin.
Photo & Published by G. R. Brown Co., Rt. 5, Eau Claire, WI 54703-9990. Circa 1980s.

Found: Three States View, Iowa-Illinois, Wisconsin, from Eagle Point Park, Dubuque.
Published by Buettell Brothers Company, Dubuque, Iowa. Circa 1930s.

These views of rivers are "taken" from built structures revealing scenes of contrast. On the one hand, the river flowing through the landscape and on the other the buildings, docks, and gateways enabling human access.

21.5.14

Found: Lawe Street Hill to Fox River, Appleton, WI

Found: Lawe Street Hill to Fox River, Appleton, Wis.
E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee. Made exp. for Conkey & Co. Pub. Circa 1907. Written in fountain pen on back:
"Hello Tarmer: How goes it. Got here all in good order bag and baggage. Many of the old students are not coming back
but we seem to be getting lots of fresh ones. Met one bro this morning. Ever, Oscar."
Postmarked Appleton, September 9, 1907.

Found: New Concrete Bridge, Juneau Park, Milwaukee, Wis.
This massive concrete bridge length of span 217 feet with 81 feet over the tracks of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway, leads to a beautiful six-mile drive along the lakeshore from
downtown Milwaukee through Juneau and Lake Parks to East Kenwood Boulevard.
Made in U.S.A. by E. C. Kropp Co, Milwaukee, Wis. Circa 1933. Written on back in ball point pen:
"Lake Michigan walked all around here Frank & I were here September 24, 1933, Milwaukee, Wis."

Found: Crossing the John A. Blatnik Bridge
Crossing the John A. Blatnik Bridge linking Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin.
Westerly Ports of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
© Photo and Pub. by Gallagher's Studio of Photography, 920 E. 1st Street, Duluth, Minn. circa 1961/1971.

According to these postcards, bridges in Wisconsin evolved from quaint stone walkways for ladies with bustles to passages over railroad tracks to massive concrete structures linked to the new war friendly Interstate system. Perfect for popular Elvis-like pink Caddys to zoom along high above the waterway, the concrete bridge was named for Minnesota Congressman John Blatnik in 1971. Blatnik supported St. Lawrence Seaway development and was among those in congress who did not support the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

21.2.13

Found: Scene on Fox River, Appleton, WI

Found: Scene on Fox River, Appleton, Wisconsin. Handwritten in fountain pen on backside:
"My dear Sister: Since I have not heard from you for some time I'm thinking you or yours are not well.
Please let me hear from you soon. F. Scholz and mother and W. Stegert are in a critical condition,
hope there will be a change soon. Keeps a person busy visiting the sick. I'm feeling quite well.
Weather is very agreeable. Love and regards to all, from Lydia." Postmarked Appleton, May 15 1908 10 AM.

Found: Milwaukee Bay, U.S. Coast Guard Station.
Beautiful Milwaukee Bay affords splendid opportunity for aquatic sports of all kinds.
The spelndid Lincoln Memorial Drive skirts the Lake Front from Lake Park to Juneau Park.
Natural color postcard made in U.S.A. by K. C. Kropp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, circa 1930.