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Christmas Tree on Bascom Hill

Date: 1960
Description: Elevated view looking east from Lincoln Terrace on Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is in the foreground and...
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Washburn Observatory

Date: 1880
Description: Exterior of Washburn Observatory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, showing telephone wires.
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University Heights

Date: 1898
Description: University Heights from the Chemistry Building on University Avenue. View includes the University of Wisconsin-Madison football field, on the former site o...
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Soldiers' Grove

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of Soldiers' Grove with a bridge in the foreground.
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Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1945
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Belmont Hotel is behind the capitol on the left, and beyond is Lake Mendota.
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Lake Michigan Shore Bluffs

Date: 1877
Description: View of bluffs and buildings on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Washburn Observatory

Date: 1880
Description: Elevated view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Washburn Observatory. Hill, trees and fields are in the background. A man is standing near a small obs...
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River View of Alma

Date: 1905
Description: View of Alma from across the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "Alma, Wis."
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Buildings in Alma

Date: 1895
Description: Elevated view of Alma. The Sherman House is in the left foreground. Houses are above and in the background are bluffs.
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Freight Steamer "Cornucopia"

Date: 1872
Description: Elevated view from hill of the freight steamer "Cornucopia" loading hides at the Hammond Brothers warehouse, with Lawrence University buildings on the hill...
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Fox River from Riverview Golf Club

Date: 1900
Description: View from hill towards the river, paper mill, and houses on a hill in the distance. Caption reads: "View of Fox River from Riverview Golf Club, Appleton, W...
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Buildings on the Fox at Grand Chute

Date: 1870
Description: View from a hillside of either houses or factory buildings on the Fox River near a dam.
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River and Industrial Area through Trees

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view from hill towards the Fox River and an industrial area through trees. A powerline is running across the skyline. Caption reads: "View on Fox ...
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Lawe Street Hill

Date: 
Description: Scenic view of two women standing along a railing on a sidewalk above a stone wall viewing the way to the river. Caption reads: "Lawe Street Hill to Fox Ri...
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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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Aztalan Mound Park Gazebo

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Description: Pavilion in the park is on left, with a fence along the right.
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Buildings on a Hillside

Date: 1875
Description: Stereograph of buildings on a hillside.
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Davison Theatre

Date: 1912
Description: Exterior view of the Davison Theater. Caption reads: "Davison Theatre, Beaver Dam, Wis."
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Main Street

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view of Main Street and the surrounding buildings.
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View looking east from Court House

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view of downtown Black River Falls.

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