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Billboard at Bascom Hill

Date: 1909
Description: A billboard displays events at the foot of Bascom Hill from the bottom east side on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall with dome (form...
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Upper Campus from Library

Date: 1900
Description: The view of Bascom Hill and upper campus of the University of Wisconsin Madison seen from the roof of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Adams, Tripp and Van Hise Halls

Date: 1926
Description: View of Adams, Tripp and Van Hise Halls. All are residence halls on the University of Wisconsin campus with Picnic Point and Lake Mendota in the backgroun...
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Air View of University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1945
Description: Aerial view of Bascom Hill, Bascom Hall, Wisconsin Historical Society on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus with Lake Mendota on the right.
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Van Hise Rock

Date: 1920
Description: Van Hise Rock by Ableman's Narrows (Rock Springs), with dedication plaque. Rock Springs was called Ableman until 1947.
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Methodist Episcopal Church

Date: 1950
Description: View looking up at the Methodist Episcopal church over tree covered formations on the banks of Arkansaw Creek.
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Covered Bridge on the Wisconsin River

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Description: Elevated view of railroad bridge over the river. Part of the bridge is covered. Bluffs are in the background.
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Camp Williams Town

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of Camp Williams Town, with many houses. In the background are bluffs.
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Cassville

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Description: Cassville from the bluffs. Bluffs are in the right side of the image, and the view overlooks the town. The church is the dominant structure, and the river ...
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Dam and Bridge

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Description: Dam and bridge near Chippewa Falls, looking across the river towards a few buildings on the opposite bank. Caption at bottom reads: "View of the Dam at Chi...
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Man looking over Copper Falls in Mellen

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Description: Elevated view of the falls. There are three men at the top of the falls.
Drawing

Cliff House, "A Pleasant Summer Resort"

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Description: View of the Cliff House on the lake, with pine trees surrounding the property, and a cliff behind the building.
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Devil's Doorway

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Description: View of the rock formation on a cliff overlooking the lake. A little girl stands in the doorway.
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Mt. Simon Over the Chippewa

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Description: Elevated view of the "mount" and the wide river before it and behind it. Houses and smokestacks can be seen in the far distance.
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Fountain City

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Description: View of Fountain City from the opposite bank of a river.
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House near Rock Formation

Date: 1920
Description: House built by an early Italian settler. At the time of the photograph, the home belonged to Mrs. Margaret Gelarde. Behind the house is a hill and rock for...
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Genoa

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Description: View of various buildings in Genoa. Behind the buildings is a tall rock formation covered with trees.
Postcard

Kinnickinnic Monument

Date: 1905
Description: View of the Kinnickinnic monument with two people posing on top. Caption reads: "The Wonderful Kinnickinnic Monument, Hudson, Wis."
Postcard

Larks Hotel

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view across water toward the Larks Hotel and ferry. Caption reads: "Larks Hotel, Wisconsin Dells."
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Kilbourn Bridge

Date: 1878
Description: Kilbourn Bridge at the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. A locomotive is pulling railroad cars over the bridge.

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