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Hoffman Family

Date: 06 28 1936
Description: Group portrait of thirteen adult members of the Hoffman family taken in Vilas Park.
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Yahara River Parkway

Date: 1907
Description: The Yahara River Parkway, with the old Lapham School at 1436 East Dayton Street at North Thornton visible on the righthand side.
Postcard

Steensland Bridge

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Description: Double postcard view of the Steensland Bridge, over the Yahara River at East Washington Avenue. Caption reads: "The Steensland Bridge, South End of Tenney ...
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Bridge in Tenney Park

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Description: View of a bridge in Tenney Park surrounded by shrubs and trees. Caption reads: "Bridge in Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."
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Vilas Park Water Bubbler

Date: 08 30 1953
Description: A crowd lining up at a drinking fountain (bubbler) in Vilas Park.
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Mill Race at Tenney Park

Date: 1910
Description: The mill race as it flows from Lake Mendota into Tenney Park.
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Madison UFW Benefit at People's Park

Date: 1969
Description: A benefit gathering at James Rector People's Park to support the United Farmworkers (UFW) grape boycott. The UFW sign, with its eagle symbol, posted in th...
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Madison Skyline from Olin Park

Date: 1925
Description: View from Olin Park looking at the Madison skyline.
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Picnic Grounds at Black Bridge Boat Livery

Date: 1926
Description: A group of women and children sit at a picnic table at the Black Bridge Boat Livery off Highway 12. Behind them is a building with a screened porch facing ...
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Sherman Park — Residential Section

Date: 1929
Description: View down Sherman Avenue, across from Sherman Park. A billboard facing the street advertises a "Big Lot Sale!"
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A Day in the Park

Date: 1903
Description: Family group enjoying themselves on the lawn in Tenney Park.
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View of a Bridge on a Rainy Morning in November

Date: 11 2013
Description: View from shoreline with plants and tall grass towards a small stone bridge crossing over the lagoon at Vilas Park.
Postcard

Yahara Parkway

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Description: Elevated view over flowering trees of the Yahara Parkway. The Yahara River is on the left and a path runs along it on the right. Caption reads: "Yahara Pa...
Postcard

The Bridge, Tenney Park

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Description: A view from the shoreline through trees of the lagoon at Tenney Park towards an arched bridge. Caption reads: "The Bridge, Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."
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Lagoon, Tenney Park

Date: 1906
Description: View across water towards the Tenney Park bridge. Trees are along the shoreline. Caption reads: "Lagoon, Tenney Park, Madison, Wisconsin." There is a handw...
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Bridge and Drive, Tenney Park

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Description: View across lawn towards arched bridge at Tenney Park, with the drive on the right. Caption reads: "Bridge and Drive, Tenney Park, Madison, Wis.
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Foot Bridge in Tenney Park

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Description: View from lawn towards the arched foot bridge and drive at Tenney Park. A young man is standing on the bridge. Caption reads: "Foot Bridge in Tenney Park, ...
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Annie at Glenwood Children's Park

Date: 05 18 2015
Description: View of a young woman standing with her left hand resting on a rock outcropping, and her right hand in her jacket pocket. Trees are growing on the hill ris...
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Ravenswood Park — Lake Kegonsa

Date: 1906
Description: View across lawn towards cabins at a lakeside park. People are gathered on the lawn under the trees. Caption reads: "Ravenswood Park -- Kegonsa."
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Cub Scout Pack Picnic at Hoyt Park

Date: 06 04 1957
Description: Den Mother J. E. Maddrell carries a try of cupcakes with den chief assistant John Carrier who has a jug of grapeade. The Cub Scouts are (left to right): To...

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