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Wisconsin Collection (#8)

"Discover the Charm and Beauty of Wisconsin

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Fesnel lens of the Devils Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Fesnel lens of the Devils Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Layered sandstone cliffs and sea caves at sunrise on Devils Island in the Apostle

Layered sandstone cliffs and sea caves at sunrise on Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Kayaker exploring the sea caves of Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Kayaker exploring the sea caves of Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA. (MR)

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Sunrise over Lake Superior from Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Sunrise over Lake Superior from Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Waves crash at sunset on Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Waves crash at sunset on Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Kayakers exploring the sea caves of Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Kayakers exploring the sea caves of Devils Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA (MR)

Background imageWisconsin Collection: USA, Wisconsin. Sunset with alto cumulus clouds and silhouetted treeline

USA, Wisconsin. Sunset with alto cumulus clouds and silhouetted treeline

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Kayakers at campsites on York Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin

Kayakers at campsites on York Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Abstract impression of birch trees in Autumn foliage, Wisconsin

Abstract impression of birch trees in Autumn foliage, Wisconsin

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Kayaks on sand beach at York Island on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin

Kayaks on sand beach at York Island on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Stormy skies at sunrise over Lake Superior from Manitou Island in the Apostle Islands

Stormy skies at sunrise over Lake Superior from Manitou Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Abstract artistic blur of trees and lupine blossoms. USA, Wisconsin

Abstract artistic blur of trees and lupine blossoms. USA, Wisconsin

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Motion blur abstract of autumn-hued forest, Wisconsin

Motion blur abstract of autumn-hued forest, Wisconsin
Motion blur of autumn-hued forest, Wisconsin

Background imageWisconsin Collection: USA, Michigan. Red and yellow maple leaves on tree, Keewenaw Peninsula

USA, Michigan. Red and yellow maple leaves on tree, Keewenaw Peninsula
USA, Michigan. Red and yellow maple leaves on tree, Keweenaw Peninsula

Background imageWisconsin Collection: USA, Michigan. Panned abstract of trees with autumn foliage

USA, Michigan. Panned abstract of trees with autumn foliage
USA, Michigan. Panned abstract of trees with Autumn foliage

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Winter Tree

Winter Tree
Located in Rural Rock County Wisconsin, a snow curved slope with a distant tree line provides a subtle backdrop for an intricate tree bathed in a snow storm

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Winter Tree located in rural Rock County Wisconsin

Winter Tree located in rural Rock County Wisconsin
A lone tree blanketed in fog and surrounded by a forests edge on both sides. Winter Tree located in rural Rock County Wisconsin

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Bond Falls

Bond Falls
Beautiful river falls reflecting the golden canopy of the forests edge. Bond Falls State Park, Middle Branch, Ontonagon River East of Paulding, Michigan

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Sunrise over Owens Valley

Sunrise over Owens Valley
Sunrise just breaking over Owens Valley, California

Background imageWisconsin Collection: A closeup of a wave and wake in the refelcted suns

A closeup of a wave and wake in the refelcted sunset light. Ballard Lake, Northern Wisconsin, USA

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Map of Central States USA 1883

Map of Central States USA 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

Background imageWisconsin Collection: United States of America, States on Mississippi river, lithograph published 1878

United States of America, States on Mississippi river, lithograph published 1878
United States of America, States on the Mississippi river. Lithograph, published in 1878

Background imageWisconsin Collection: JOHN BYRNES (1913-1985). American politician and United States Representative from Wisconsin

JOHN BYRNES (1913-1985). American politician and United States Representative from Wisconsin. Photograph by Albert R. Miller, 1956

Background imageWisconsin Collection: WRIGHT: LAKE GENEVA, 1911. Architectural drawing for Hotel Lake Geneva, a resort in Lake Geneva

WRIGHT: LAKE GENEVA, 1911. Architectural drawing for Hotel Lake Geneva, a resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Drawing by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1911

Background imageWisconsin Collection: WISCONSIN: STATE LINE, 1939. Signs on the border between Illinois and Wisconsin

WISCONSIN: STATE LINE, 1939. Signs on the border between Illinois and Wisconsin. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

Background imageWisconsin Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women representing Oregon, Wisconsin, and Delegations of

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women representing Oregon, Wisconsin, and Delegations of Womans Club assembling for the womens suffrage parade in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1913

Background imageWisconsin Collection: WOMAN IN A WINDOW, c1939. Smiling woman peering out of a window, probably in Wisconsin

WOMAN IN A WINDOW, c1939. Smiling woman peering out of a window, probably in Wisconsin. Photograph, c1939

Background imageWisconsin Collection: MILWAUKEE: SHIPPING YARD. Horse-drawn wagons filled with kegs of beer at a Schlitz

MILWAUKEE: SHIPPING YARD. Horse-drawn wagons filled with kegs of beer at a Schlitz Brewing Company shipping yard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photograph, c1900

Background imageWisconsin Collection: MAP: SHEBOYGAN, 1885. Aerial view of Sheboygan, Wisconsin

MAP: SHEBOYGAN, 1885. Aerial view of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Lithograph after a drawing by Henry Wellge, 1885

Background imageWisconsin Collection: MAP: WISCONSIN, 1882. Aerial view of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

MAP: WISCONSIN, 1882. Aerial view of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Lithograph after a drawing by Wellge & Poole, 1882

Background imageWisconsin Collection: USA states map 1875

USA states map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Routes of travel in the United States map 1875

Routes of travel in the United States map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Background imageWisconsin Collection: United States of America, Wisconsin, Illinois

United States of America, Wisconsin, Illinois
Antique illustration of United States of America, Wisconsin, Illinois map

Background imageWisconsin Collection: United States of America map

United States of America map
Antique illustration of a United States of America map

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Moments Together

Moments Together
Sometimes you can find beauty in such frigid cold. Six intriguing trees atop a snowy rolling hillside at sunset in -10A'F weather. Located in rural Wisconsin

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Fall Fashion Scene

Fall Fashion Scene
Woman in fall fashion modeling in a Fall scene. A leaf headdress accompanied with a leaf dress isolated and emphasized with subtle blurring and vignetting

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Wisconsin State Capitol - Capital in Spring

Wisconsin State Capitol - Capital in Spring, surrounded by a sea of blooming tulips

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Ghosts over Lake Superior

Ghosts over Lake Superior
Storm clouds whirling over a Lake Superior coastal shelf near Grand Marais, Minnesota. A pool of water reflects the fast moving storm clouds. A long exposure captures the fast moving storm formation

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Lightning Strike Over Lake Superior

Lightning Strike Over Lake Superior
Thunderstorm with lightning strikes over a Lake Superior coastal shelf near Grand Marais, Minnesota. Crevices with pools of water reflect the storm clouds

Background imageWisconsin Collection: A pathway through Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore near Chapel Falls

A pathway through Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore near Chapel Falls. Along the way you pass through this enchanting forest

Background imageWisconsin Collection: Sable Meadows

Sable Meadows
A pathway leads from Sable Falls to the Ghost Forest near Lake Superiors coast. Along the way you pass through this enchanting meadow

Background imageWisconsin Collection: SCHOOLHOUSE, 1939. A boy in a rural schoolhouse in Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon

SCHOOLHOUSE, 1939. A boy in a rural schoolhouse in Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

Background imageWisconsin Collection: RESTAURANT, c1939. Men sitting in a restaurant, probably Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon

RESTAURANT, c1939. Men sitting in a restaurant, probably Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

Background imageWisconsin Collection: WISCONSIN: DINNER, 1937. The William Howell family having dinner at their home in Tipler

WISCONSIN: DINNER, 1937. The William Howell family having dinner at their home in Tipler, Wisconsin. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1937

Background imageWisconsin Collection: WISCONSIN: GRAIN ELEVATOR. Great Northern Railway grain elevators in Superior, Wisconsin

WISCONSIN: GRAIN ELEVATOR. Great Northern Railway grain elevators in Superior, Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1941

Background imageWisconsin Collection: GAS STATION, 1942. Sign announcing Now Out of Gas, placed outside a gas station

GAS STATION, 1942. Sign announcing Now Out of Gas, placed outside a gas station on upper Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, D.C. Photographed by Marjory Collins, July 1942

Background imageWisconsin Collection: GUN FIGHT, 1939. Boys having a toy gun fight in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon

GUN FIGHT, 1939. Boys having a toy gun fight in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

Background imageWisconsin Collection: WISCONSIN: TOBACCO, 1941. Tobacco farm in Columbia County, Wisconsin

WISCONSIN: TOBACCO, 1941. Tobacco farm in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon in August 1941




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"Discover the Charm and Beauty of Wisconsin: From Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse to Logging Legacy" Experience the enchanting allure as we embark on a journey through its captivating history, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks. Step into the past as we explore the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse in Door County, an architectural gem that has guided countless ships along Lake Michigan's shores. Feel the echoes of time as we delve into the logging industry that thrived in 1800s Wisconsin, shaping both its economy and landscape. Did you know that Ripon, Wisconsin is not only known for its picturesque scenery but also holds a significant place in American politics? It proudly stands as the birthplace of the Republican Party - a testament to this state's rich political heritage. In Elkhorn, witness an exquisite portrait capturing the grace and beauty of an English Springer Spaniel (field type). This charming canine embodies both loyalty and companionship - qualities cherished by Wisconsinites. Prepare to be mesmerized by a breathtaking long exposure photograph taken on Lake Superior's coast near Grand Marais, Minnesota. The tranquil waters mirror nature's wonders while inviting us to contemplate life's mysteries. Immerse yourself in Native American culture at Apostle Islands' Lake Superior Chippewa community. Their deep connection with nature resonates throughout these sacred lands – reminding us of our responsibility towards preserving our natural world. For motorcycle enthusiasts or those seeking adventure, don't miss out on visiting Milwaukee's Harley Davidson Museum. Dive into America’s love affair with motorcycles and experience firsthand how these machines have become synonymous with freedom on open roads. Send greetings from Wisconsin with pride through vintage Large Letter Cards showcasing this state’s diverse attractions – from bustling cities to serene countryside vistas; it truly offers something for everyone. Travel back in time with a historical map depicting Wisconsin-Michigan borders from 1867. Witness how boundaries have evolved over time while appreciating this region's rich history.