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The Porter House
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View across intersection toward the Porter House and its surroundings at the corner of State and Park Streets. In 1925, the house was used as the University of Wisconsin Administration Building.
1900
Harper, Blanchard
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Prof. John W. Sterling House
1900
View of Prof. John W. & Harriet Dean Sterling House and its large yard located at the southeast corner of 811 State Street and Sterling Court. Built in 1870, torn down in 1922. Replaced by Phi Psi...
View of the University of Wisconsin Campus from the Roof of the Library
1900
Elevated view from of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the roof of "the library," (Wisconsin Historical Society building.)
View Along Shoreline Towards University of Wisconsin
1900
View along shoreline towards the University of Wisconsin from the foot of North Carroll Street.
View from Observatory Hill
1900
View from hill towards Lake Mendota and the surrounding neighborhood, looking northwest from Observatory Hill.
Southeast Corner of the University of Wisconsin
1900
A southwest corner view of the University of Wisconsin campus, from University Avenue just east of Park Street. A group of men are working in the road among piles of dirt and rock.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Ladies' Hall
1900
University of Wisconsin-Madison Ladies' Hall from the northeast. A fence runs in the foreground, and with trees are on the lawn surrounding the building.
