Steam Engine, Bloom City, Richland County, Wisconsin, ca. 1912.

Newspaper Clipping Description: Black and white image of the steam engine pulling another piece of machinery and parked in front of a house with 3 unidentified men standing on the machines and 3 other unidentified men standing behind the machines. 2 of the men are holding shovels. Front Print: The Richland Observer, February 23, 1984 – Sec. 2, Page 5 From the County Room . . . Location Sought for Reese General Store By Twylah Kepler Doew anyone remember a store in Richland County known as the I.L. Reese and Sons, General Merchandise, Groceries and Provisions? Mrs. Lucretia Priest Gillingham brought in two postcard pictures of this steam engine and road grader; the one shown here an another showing the same machinery crossing railroad tracks in the country. It is thought the photos may have been taken in the Bloom City area. The County Room would like to learn if this is a Richland County scene/crew and, if possible, identification for any of the workmen. Direct correspondence to the Co