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Birdseye view of Madison, Wis. and its surroundings
circa 1870-1879
This is a bird's-eye view map of Madison. The Lakeside House resort, which burned in 1877, is in the foreground, in what is now Olin Park.
Tonyawatha Spring Hotel Grounds
1889
From a map published by Angell and Hastreither, the drawing depicts the Tonyawatha Spring Hotel grounds on Lake Monona. The hotel, located in Blooming Grove Township, opened in 1879 and on July 31,...
Milwaukee River
1874
Milwaukee River near the Milwaukee settlement. People are depicted doing work in boats along the shore. Original is a pen and ink drawing, presumably made as an illustration.
Kenosha Harbor
1871
Engraved view of Kenosha harbor. A group of men fish from a pier in the foreground while several boats float through the harbor. A tug is pulling a large sailing ship. A harbor light and a lighthou...
Wisconsin State Capitol Illustration
1889
Illustration of the Wisconsin State Capitol with an American flag displayed on the dome.
Kendall Residence
1872
Drawing of and elevated view across water towards the Kendall residence, home of George L. Storer, a businessman in Madison. Three people are in a rowboat, and two people are in a sailboat on the l...
