Historic Photo: New Glarus House from 1915

This photo postcard found on eBay is said to be a photograph take in 1915 and features the house located "back town" at 122 2nd Street in New Glarus.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
Historic Photo: New Glarus House from 1915

A photo postcard recently discovered on eBay is said to show a house located “back town” at 122 2nd Street in New Glarus, with the image reportedly dating to 1915.

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