Historical Images of Bangor, Wisconsin II<br /><br />

Print, Photographic
2012.87.1
Bosshard Mill on Dutch Creek Before the Flood of June 11, 1899
Recorded in pencil on back of the photograph: "Bosshard Mill-Bangor, WI on Dutch Creek-Looking West. Man holding cow is Squire Nelson. 7 roller mills (stone) plus 2 for grain, corn. Mill destroyed by flood on June 11, 1899. Not rebuilt. Bangor Vil... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.87.2
Eddie Morris at the Bosshard Mill Dam Before the Great Flood of 1899
Recorded in ink on back of photograph: "Compliments of F.P. Spencer. Eddie Morris at the mill dam before the flood."... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.87.3
Destruction of the Bosshard Flour Mill from the Great Flood of 1899
Shows the destructive power of the flood of June 11, 1899 in lower Dutch Creek near Bangor. The Bosshard Flour Mill is destroyed with little remaining. Back of photograph shows ink inscription: "Shows northeast of mill."... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.87.4
Destruction of the Bosshard Flour Mill, Great Flood of 1899, view from the south.
Inscription on back of photograph: "Taken from the south." Another view of the massive destruction wrought by the biggest flood in Bangor's history, this one showing the aftermath of the flood on the Bosshard Flour Mill.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.87.6
Damage Wrought by the Great Flood of 1899 to Bosshard Flour Mill
A somewhat faded photograph showing another camera angle regarding the extensive damage done to the Bosshard Flour mill on Dutch Creek as a result of the flood of June 11, 1899.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.87.7
View of Dutch Creek in Aftermath of the Great Food of June 11, 1899
B/W view of aftermath of Dutch Creek Flood. Penciled inscription on back: "Dutch Creek Flood of 1899."... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.87.8
Great Flood of 1899 and Northwestern Railroad Bridge
Rare photograph showing the aftermath of the Great Flood of 1899 and the Northwestern Railroad bridge in area known to this day as "Bum's Camp." Note penciled writing on back of image: "Dutch Creek Flood 1899."... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.88.4
Before the Fire of 1899: Elsen House
Before the Fire: Elsen House. Woman and men standing in front of entry to Ladies Parlor.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.88.5
Elsen House, Entry to Ladies Parlor, before fire of 1899
Bangor citizens standing in front of the Ladies Parlor at Elsen House before the 1899 fire.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.88.6
Elsen House Saloon
Saloon at Elsen House before the fire of 1899. Bartender is Peter Burbach (1864-1927).... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.88.10
Fire and Devastation: The Ruins of the Bosshard and Stephens Block, 1899
B/W photograph shows the ruins of several buildings on Main St. (possibly part of the Elsen House, the G. Bosshard Block, L. Stephens building). Posted as part of photo exhibit on white poster board.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.88.11
Aftermath of Great Fire of 1899. Elsen House, Schumacher and Bosshard Blocks
Devastation from Great Fire of 1899. Note that the greatest destruction was to the Elsen House which sustained $10,000 in damage to hotel building and saloon. (See Bangor Independent article from October 17, 1899, for details 2012.88.7 and 2012.88... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.88.12
Bangor Rebuilds: Reconstruction of Elsen House, Bosshard & Schumacher Blocks,
An excellent shot facing west on Commercial St. showing the reconstruction of Elsen House House, Schumacher and Bosshard blocks. Contrast this image with one taken before the Great Fire of 1899 at 2012.88.2.... View Full Record
Brewery
1998.08.02
Hussa Brewery and the Great Fire
Hussa Brewery after the Great Fire.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.28
The fire of 1911
B/W photo showing destruction of interior stone brewery building in the wake of the 1911 fire.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.29
Husssa Brewery and Dutch Creek, 1914
B/W photo of Dutch Creek and the Hussa Brewery some three years after the fire of 1911. Posted on white tab board as part of a photo exhibit in section, "Brewing, Co."... View Full Record
Train, Freight
2012.51.1
Train Wreck of 1926
B/W photo of train wreck, 1926. View toward the east.... View Full Record
Train, Freight
2012.51.2
Train Wreck of 1926
Train Wreck of 1926... View Full Record
Train, Freight
2012.51.3
Train Wreck of 1926
Train wreck of 1926. Original B/W photograph attached to black construction paper as part of a larger photo album. Another photo on flip side shows "Elmer and Norman." Family name unidentified for these two children.... View Full Record
Train, Passenger
2012.51.4
Train Wreck of 1926
Train Wreck of 1926. Original, smaller size B/W photo of 2012.51.3. Shows damage to east corner of Harry Dowe's clothing store for men. Several citizens standing around the crash site.... View Full Record
Train, Freight
2012.51.5
Bangor Train Wreck of 1926
B/W photo of Bangor Train Wreck of 1926. Shows several men sitting on grass near railroad track scene of the crash. Severe damage to the east end of the building.... View Full Record
Train
2012.51.6
Bangor Train Wreck of 1916
B/W photograph of Bangor train wreck of 1926. Shows wreckage of two coal cars with several observers nearby.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.94
Damage to Lumber Yard from Train Derailment, circa 1943
Rare photograph of a train derailment in Bangor which heavily damaged the lumber yard, circa 1943. Note that another derailment circa 1957 also hit the same business. The search is still on for pictures of this disaster. See date stamp from photog... View Full Record