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Bird's-Eye View of Madison

Date: 1908
Description: Colored map showing a panoramic view of Madison in great detail. The Wisconsin State Capitol is located at the center, with Lake Mendota in the background ...
Photograph

Aerial View of the Isthmus

Date: 1908
Description: A panoramic aerial view of the Isthmus taken from a kite. Lake Mendota is to the right in the background with Picnic Point jutting into the lake. The photo...
Photograph

Aerial View of the Madison Isthmus

Date: 05 09 1908
Description: Kite aerial panoramic photograph of the central business district. In the distance is Lake Mendota. The fire damaged Wisconsin State Capitol is in the cent...
Map or Atlas

Wisconsin State Capitol (Second) and City Map

Date: 1855
Description: Part of George Harrison's "Map of the City of Madison," showing the development of the isthmus and the small size of the second Capitol (54' x 104') in com...
Map or Atlas

Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Isthmus Map

Date: 1896
Description: A portion of John B. Heim's map of the Water Works System of Madison showing the size of the third Wisconsin Capitol (228' x 226') in comparison with the C...
Photograph

Aerial View of Isthmus

Date: 1955
Description: An air view of Madison's downtown area with the Wisconsin State Capitol and new State Office Buildings.
Photograph

First Congregational Church and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue

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Description: Elevated view of the First Congregational Church and chapel at the corner of North Fairchild Street and West Washington Avenue. The Gates of Heaven Synagog...
Photograph

South Madison

Date: 1909
Description: View from the University of Wisconsin service building smokestack of south Madison, including Mills Street, Mound Street, and the Greenbush. Lake Monona is...
Map or Atlas

Original Madison Plat Map

Date: 07 01 1836
Description: Original plat map of the town of Madison on the four lakes.
Photograph

Elevated View of Wisconsin Avenue

Date: 1868
Description: Elevated view up Wisconsin Avenue showing City Hall on the corner at Mifflin Street on the left, with the Post Office to the right. Further down is the Pre...
Photograph

View Northwest from The Wisconsin State Capitol Dome

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Description: Elevated view looking northwest across Lake Mendota and the isthmus from the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
Map or Atlas

Fishing and Hydrographic Map of Lake Mendota, Dane County, Wisconsin

Date: 1953
Description: A map of Lake Mendota that shows depths and the locations of various species of fish in lake. The maps also identifies a number of selected roads and stree...
Map or Atlas

Map of the Water Works System of Madison, Wisconsin

Date: 1896
Description: Shows pipes of various sizes, hydrants with hydrant pressure, valves, wells, projected lines, and suction pipes. Differs from earlier versions by inclusion...
Map or Atlas

Park System of the City of Madison, Wisconsin

Date: 1909
Description: Streets, Lake Wingra, Lake Mendota, and Lake Monona are all labelled. Map reads: "The present park system of Madison comprises 150 acres of improved parks,...
Photograph

Parade of Homes

Date: 1954
Description: Aerial view of the west side of Madison showing newly constructed homes and homes under construction featured in the Parade of Homes. The main road through...
Drawing

Plan for the Madison Isthmus

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Description: Detail from a drawing of a plan for the isthmus.
Map or Atlas

Madison, Wisconsin, by Census Tracts and Blocks

Date: 1960
Description: This map shows block numbers, tract numbers, tract boundaries, city limits, local streets, railroads, Lake Mendota, and Lake Monona.
Map or Atlas

Lake Monona Plat Map

Date: 1899
Description: A plat map showing Lake Monona, the isthmus in Madison, and the towns of Burke and Blooming Grove.
Photograph

Water Tower on East Washington Avenue

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Description: Elevated view from the Wisconsin State Capitol of the old water tower, and an expansive view of the city with church steeples, houses, commercial buildings...
Photograph

Wisconsin State Capitol

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Description: Aerial view looking southwest towards the Wisconsin State Capitol on the Capitol Square. Lake Wingra and Lake Monona are in the background.

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