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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a military installation entrance gate constructed of stone masonry with castle-like battlements and arched openings. Two artillery cannons are displayed symmetrically on either side of the entrance road. The image appears to date from the 1930s-1940s based on the visible vehicle style and photographic quality.

    FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    12.18.1940

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    Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

    This photo of entrance stone gates on Fort McCoy’s South Post, shown here Dec. 18, 1940, was completed by the Works Progress Administration at Fort McCoy, Wis. In late 2020, Fort McCoy Archaeologist Ryan Howell with the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Natural Resources Branch was alerted to an old filing cabinet in one of the post’s older buildings that contained this photo and decades-old real property books. Howell said the find, which includes dozens of photos and documents about now-demolished architecture on Fort McCoy’s South Post, is special. It offers a variety of information about what the installation was like from 1909 to the early 1940s, including a full description of the installation’s oldest remaining structures. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

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    Date Taken: 12.18.1940
    Date Posted: 02.21.2021 02:28
    Photo ID: 6526825
    VIRIN: 401218-A-A4608-133
    Resolution: 3632x2117
    Size: 2.81 MB
    Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A person wearing a black face mask, glasses, and a green cap is seated at a wooden desk reviewing documents from manila folders and envelopes. The setting appears to be an office environment with maps, framed documents on the walls, and a hard-shell protective case open on the desk. The individual appears to be conducting archival or records review work.
    A masked individual wearing a baseball cap and navy hoodie is seated at a wooden desk, reviewing aged archival documents and folders. The setting appears to be an office environment with maps and framed items on the walls. A hard-shell protective case is open on the desk beside stacks of yellowed manila envelopes and papers.
    A person wearing a black face mask, glasses, and a baseball cap is seated at a wooden desk reviewing a large collection of aged archival documents and manila envelopes. The documents appear to be historical records, possibly containing forms, photographs, and typed or printed text. The setting appears to be an office or archive room with maps and aerial imagery visible on the walls in the background.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a flat, open grounds area with several low-profile institutional or military-style buildings in the background. Multiple people are visible engaged in outdoor activities across the grounds. The scene appears to date from the mid-20th century based on photographic style and architectural characteristics.
    A historic winter photograph showing a wooden barn or outbuilding with vertical board siding and a snow-covered gabled roof. A horse-drawn wagon with large wooden spoke wheels is parked alongside the left side of the structure. The scene is blanketed in snow, suggesting a rural agricultural setting from the late 19th or early 20th century.
    This is a military building record document dated February 20, 1931, for Building No. 158, an Instructor's Building completed July 27, 1931, located in Wisconsin. The document includes architectural specifications, utility connections, and an 'Additions and Installations' log with costs. Two black-and-white photographs show the exterior of a two-story brick veneer building from different angles.
    A black-and-white photograph depicting a long, single-story utilitarian building consistent with military barracks or industrial facility construction, likely dating from the 1930s to 1940s based on vehicle styling. The building features multiple roof ventilators, evenly spaced windows, and large sliding or hinged doors. A vintage automobile is parked alongside the building on what appears to be a raised wooden platform or loading dock.
    A black-and-white archival photograph depicting a wooden building labeled 'Camp Headquarters,' likely a military or civilian camp facility from the early-to-mid 20th century. An American flag flies prominently from a tall flagpole to the right of the building. Additional structures or tents are faintly visible in the background to the right.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a military installation entrance gate constructed of stone masonry with castle-like battlements and arched openings. Two artillery cannons are displayed symmetrically on either side of the entrance road. The image appears to date from the 1930s-1940s based on the visible vehicle style and photographic quality.
    A black-and-white archival photograph of a military Camp Exchange building, constructed of light-colored brick with a gabled roof. The single-story structure houses multiple services including a Barber Shop, Tailor Shop, and Post Office, all accessible through individual doors along the facade. The image appears to date from the early-to-mid 20th century based on architectural style and photographic quality.
    A black-and-white photograph depicting the construction of what appears to be a water treatment facility or fish hatchery, with multiple rectangular concrete tanks or basins in various stages of completion. Several workers are visible on site alongside two vintage pickup trucks, likely dating from the late 1930s to early 1940s based on vehicle styling. The facility is set in a rural, wooded landscape with hills visible in the background.
    A black-and-white archival photograph depicting a large, single-story rectangular building with a hipped metal roof and stucco or plastered exterior walls. The structure appears to be an institutional or utilitarian building, possibly a barracks, warehouse, or community hall, set in a rural or semi-rural environment. The photograph shows signs of age with visible creasing and tonal degradation.
    A black-and-white archival photograph depicting a small rural railway station building with an adjacent elevated loading platform in winter conditions. Snow covers the ground and the area around the tracks, suggesting a cold-weather setting. The scene appears quiet and devoid of people, with utility poles and a treeline of conifers visible in the background.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a rural roadside scene with a stone structure, likely a wayside rest stop or park entrance marker. The image features a dirt or gravel road curving to the right, utility poles with crossarms, and a treeline in the background. The photograph appears to date from the early-to-mid 20th century based on its condition and subject matter.

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