Pictures from the past: Early 20th century Ontario

These undated, early 20th century images depict Ontario. Can you offer more information on the photos and what they portray? Contact the County Line at (608) 337-4232 or countyline@centurytel.net. (Photos courtesy of Aldis Strazdins)

Vernon County Museum Notes: Reflections on early Ontario, Whitestown

Turning again to the business directories on the 1878 Vernon County plat map, today we’ll look at the town of … Read the rest

Palen Park: Before and after

Although Ontario has diminished since the August 2018 flood and the subsequent removal of many downtown buildings, one bright spot remains. Pictured above is Palen Park in 2012. Below are photos from last August featuring the gardening skills of Ontario resident...

Norwalk, 1909

A 1909 postcard depicts Norwalk’s Main Street, facing south from the intersection with Highway 71.

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Wilton, 1922

Herbert Anderson took this photo of downtown Wilton after the Feb. 22, 1922, ice storm. (Photo contributed by Alice Brandau) … Read the rest

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