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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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Sun Shining into Witches Gulch

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Description: A beam of sunlight falls down into a shaded crevice towards a boardwalk.
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Man and Dog at Riverbank

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Description: A man, possibly J. Schildhauer, stands at the edge of a small river with his hands on his hips. A dog is standing at the river's edge looking at a flock of...
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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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Wisconsin Dells Rock Formation

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Description: View of the rock formations along the Wisconsin River.
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Rock Formation Along Wisconsin River

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Description: View of rock formations along the Wisconsin River. Several sets of wooden stairs are built into the landforms and lead down to the river.
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Wisconsin River

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Description: View of the Wisconsin River and the surrounding geological landforms.
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Two Women on a Rustic Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of two women, Mrs. Christine Rawsteck(?) and Mrs. J.W. Hommel(?), standing on a rustic bridge. The bridge is a part of a larger path that run...
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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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Woman Pouring Beverage

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Description: Mrs. G.E. Vandercook stands in a Grecian-inspired costume and pours a beverage from a ceramic pitcher.
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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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