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1. Postcard - Brownton, Minnesota views

   Greetings from Brownton color picture postcard. Has small photos of Lake Addie, West side Main St., German Lutheran Church, Brownton State Bank, Street View, High School, East side Main St., Methodist Church. Addressed to teacher Helen A. Helle, New Auburn, from her student Augie Teich with thanks for a little book he received. Postmarked Brownton, May 18, 1910. One cent stamp.is inverted.

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2. Postcard - Brownton MN scenes

   Color tinted postcard of eight small photographs showing Brownton, MN scenes. From left to right: Lake Addie, West side of Main St., German Lutheran Church, State Bank, A Street View, The High School, East side of Main St., M.E.(Methodist Episcopal) Church. The box at the bottom states "Greetings from Btownton, Minn." with a small index number B1848A2. The reverse has instructions for writing on the postcard and that it was published by the H.G.Z...

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3. Postcard - Commercial Hotel, Brownton, MN

   Black and white reproduction of a photographic postcard showing the Commercial Hotel, Brownton, MN. Rates were $2.00 per day. The photo is credited to West. The two story frame building has a porch with a railing,,supported by five round columns. Three chairs are on the ground floor with a sleeping dog, Two rolled shades are visible. The photocopy of the reverse side shows the original card was postmarked August 22, 1912 and carried a one cent ...

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4. Postcard - Main St N. Brownton, MN, 1913

   Black and white photographic postcard showing Main St North in Brownton, MN. There is a mix of frame and brick buildings, most with their awnings extended. R.J. Podratz Furniture store is visible on the left and Brownton Produce on the right. Children and men in shirt sleeves are seen on the left. The card was sent from Brownton February 24,1913 to Otto Seeland of Seattle, WA by his sister Laura with area news, death, new telephone, and railroad ...

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5. Postcard - Main Street, Brownton, MN

   Sepia toned photographic postcard of Main St in Brownton, MN. Telephone poles are on the left side of the street with horse drawn wagons. A lone street lamp is on the right corner. The card is credited to Irvin R Anderson. The card was postmarked Brownton, March 9, 1915 and sent to Mrs H. Fritze of Hutchinson. The text of the card has to do with the sender wondering why her letter was not answered and how busy everyone is. The card was signed El...

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6. Postcard - Main Street, Brownton, MN c.1910

   Black & white photographic postcard of Main Street, Brownton, MN. Postmarked November 1,1910. Shows a number of horse drawn wagons and one automobile. The Bank of Brownton brick building is visible on the right; the building on the left has a sign advertising "harness shop". Sent to Edward Schuett, Brownton, MN. Green Franklin one cent stamp. The message says "I think you know from how it come".

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7. Postcard - October 14, 1910 Brownton fire

   Black and white photographic postcard of the fire that destroyed the West Photograph gallery and the Underwood Blacksmith shop. The City Restaurant next door and the near-by Oddfellow Hall were saved. The fire broke out at 4 a.m. on October 14,1910. The onlookers are seeing the still smoking rubble. The photo is credited to West Photography of Brownton, MN

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8. Postcard - Pollack Street, Brownton, MN

   Black and white photographic postcard showing the east side of Pollack Ave, Brownton, MN with horses and wagons. The brick building on the corner housed Albert Zebell's bowling alley and saloon from 1904-1906. There is a Hamm's beer sign on the building. The message on the reverse is addressed to Ella ____, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis and mentions a trip to the circus in Hutchinson, grape picking and a trip to the lake in Mr. Knick's auto. The...

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9. Postcard - Pollock Avenue, Brownton, MN

   Black & white photographic postcard of Pollock Ave., Brownton, MN. Shows a number of horse drawn wagons and telephone poles. The brick building on the left has an awning with "Meat Market" written on it, Two boys are standing in front of the market; one is leaning on a street light. The photo is credited to Irvin R. Anderson and was produced by the Albertype Co. of Brooklyn N.Y.

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10. Postcard - Pollock Avenue, Brownton MN c.1910

    Black and white photographic postcard showing Pollack Avenue, Brownton, MN, looking south. The east side of the street is dominated by two story brick buildings and the west side is still mostly frame buildings with the exception of the bank on the corner. Autos are visible on the east side and utility poles are seen. The road is unpaved. There is some sort of sign in the middle of the road. The card was not sent but it has a message to Lilly S...

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11. Postcard - Street Scene, Brownton, MN

    Black and white photographic postcard of a street scene in Brownton, Minnesota showing the Scrimgeour Rexall Drug store on the right and the City Meat Market on the left side of the street. The cars are of the 1950-1960 vintage. Very tall television antennas are visible on the two near roofs.

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12. Print, Photographic - Bovy Building, Brownton, MN

    Color photograph of Bovy Building, 5th Ave, Brownton, Minnesota, circa 1982.

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13. Print, Photographic - Brownton fire October 9, 1910, 4:00a.m.

    Black & white negative # 18 and photograph taken after the 4:00a.m. October 9, 1910, fire in Brownton. Taken by West.

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Print, Photographic - Brownton fire, October 9, 1910 4:00a.m.

    Black & white negative #2 and photograph taken after the fire at Brownton, MN, 4a.m., October 9, 1910. Photo by West.

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15. Print, Photographic - Brownton fire, October 9, 1910, 4:00 a.m.

    Black & white negative #1A and photograph taken after the fire at Brownton, MN on October 9, 1910, 4:00a.m. Taken by West.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Print, Photographic - Brownton fire, October 9, 1910, 4:00a.m.

    Black & white negative #0A and photograph taken after the fire at Brownton, MN on October 9, 1910, 4:00a.m. Taken by West.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Print, Photographic - Brownton fire, October 9, 1910, 4:00a.m.

    Black & white negative # 19 and photograph taken after the 4:00a.m. October 9, 1910 fire in Brownton. Taken by West.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Print, Photographic - Brownton Minnesota

    Black & white negative #6 & photograph of downtown Brownton.

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19. Print, Photographic - Brownton, Minnesota

    Black & white negative #5 and photograph of Brownton business buildings.

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20. Print, Photographic - Brownton, Minnesota

    Black & white negative #22 and photograph of Brownton. A sign for the Blacksmith is in the background. Note the steam engine, the barrels and the hand pump.

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