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Mary Ellen Nevin and her Sister

Date: 1897
Description: Interior of the kitchen at 12 North Broom Street, the residence of James and Mary Ellen Nevin, showing Mrs. Nevin and her sister cooking. James Nevin was ...
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Grecian Poses

Date: 1899
Description: A group of seven women dressed in white flowing gowns strike "Grecian poses".
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Capitol Park Fountain

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Description: A large marble fountain in Capitol Park.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Building

Date: 1895
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol building.
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Federal Building

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Description: Exterior view of the large Federal Building. Several pedestrians are visible, along with a horse-drawn vehicle. On the right is a Capitol Park Gateway.
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Fish River

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Description: View of the Fish River, used at the Wisconsin Fish Hatchery. Rows of trees line the river's edge.
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Victorian Interior

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Description: View through open front door of entry of home decorated in the Victorian style, including a carved wood stairway and a hall tree bench with a beveled mirro...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Science Hall

Date: 1895
Description: Exterior view of the Science Hall building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A man is in the right foreground.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Main Hall (Bascom Hall)

Date: 1895
Description: Elevated exterior view of Main Hall, present-day Bascom Hall, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Ladies Hall

Date: 1895
Description: Exterior view of Ladies Hall (later Chadbourne Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. First and second floor porches are visible on side of t...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Library Hall (Music Hall)

Date: 1895
Description: Exterior view of Library Hall, present-day Music Hall, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Three Men at the Internal Revenue Office

Date: 1897
Description: Three men, identified from left to right as Mr. Schildhauer, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Potter, at the Internal Revenue Office. The men are gathered around a larg...
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The Phillips Family

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Description: The members of the Phillips family stand on the lawn outside of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Armory (Red Gym or Old Red).
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Interior Staircase

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Description: Interior view of a Victorian-era home, with a heavy, intricately carved wooden staircase. A brick fireplace with a mirrored mantel adorns the adjoining wal...
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Young Woman Raking Leaves

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Description: A young woman wearing a dress and a hat rakes leaves in a yard. In the background, a neighboring house is adorned with detailed fretwork brackets on an out...
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Brick Home

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Description: An exterior view of a two-story brick house and its surrounding yard. The photograph is taken looking down the street and sidewalk. The house boasts a smal...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Machine Hall

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Description: Elevated view of interior of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Machine Hall. Several men work in the large, warehouse-like work space amidst numerous m...
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Red Gym Interior

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Description: View of the basketball room and a rowing machine inside the University of Wisconsin-Madison Red Gym (Armory or Old Red).
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Red Gym Swimming Pool

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Description: The "swimming tank" inside the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Red Gym (Armory or Old Red).
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Red Gym

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Description: Exterior view from across Langdon Street of the Red Gym (Armory or Old Red) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

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