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Governor Washburn's House

Date: 1876
Description: Home of Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn on Monroe Street at the east end of what is now the Edgewood College campus. Washburn is probably the man at left.
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The Old Dell House #1079

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Description: Stereograph of the exterior view of Old Dell House.
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Street Railroad Car

Date: 1925
Description: View over sidewalk of a street railroad car passing the old Northwestern Railroad Station on the 400 block of West Lakeside Street.
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Charles Brown Residence

Date: 05 12 1896
Description: Charles N. Brown residence, southeast corner of the intersection of Frances and Langdon Streets. On the left is 263 Langdon Street. Both structures were de...
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Aerial View of Milwaukee Railroad Roundhouse

Date: 1956
Description: Aerial view of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad station, roundhouse, and yard at the intersection of West Washington Avenue (across lower left...
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2700 Marshall Court

Date: 1958
Description: 2700 Marshall Court, Doctor's Park, Shorewood Hills.
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27 Marshall Court

Date: 1958
Description: Exterior of 27 Marshall Court, Doctors Park in Shorewood Hills.
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Upside Down Smile Sign

Date: 1959
Description: Filling station sign reading: "smile," purposely put upside down. A young woman is bending over to read it.
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Saint Raphael's Cathedral

Date: 1955
Description: Elevated view of Saint Raphael's Cathedral, 216 West Main Street, with the Dane County Courthouse, 207 West Main Street, in the right background and the Pa...
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Residential Housing

Date: 1936
Description: View down road of mass-produced residential housing with farm in background.
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Spot Lunch Diner

Date: 1949
Description: A little girl rides a tricycle in front of the Spot Lunch diner, a former streetcar. The Spot Lunch was located at 640 Williamson Street and owned by John ...
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International Metro Trans Truck

Date: 1950
Description: Color photograph of an International Metro Trans delivery truck for Thalimers' Department Store(?) parked outside a house.
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Andrew Proudfit House

Date: 1877
Description: Boys posing in front of the Andrew Proudfit house at the corner of Fairchild Street and West Washington Avenue. Proudfit was the vice president of First Na...
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Burning Building and Volunteer Fire Fighters

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Description: Volunteer fire fighters prepare to put out a fire on a roof. The fire company's hose cart is the vehicle with two large wheels which was attached to any av...
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Wooden Lawn Chairs

Date: 06 01 1963
Description: A set of wooden lawn chairs are in the foreground on a lawn. They are facing a tree-lined residential street.
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Durand Riverside Neighborhood

Date: 
Description: View from hill looking down at houses and buildings at an intersection. Beyond are commercial buildings, the river, and the far shoreline. Hills are in the...
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Carson Park and Half Moon Lake from the Air

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial view of Carson Park, Half Moon Lake and part of the West Side in the foreground. The municipal bath house is on the lake shore in the foreground. A ...
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Aerial View of City and River

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial view of city, with Eau Claire River is in the foreground with Milwaukee railroad bridge at left. Gillette Rubber Co. plant is in center with Omaha r...
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South Main Street and William D. Hoard Residence

Date: 1910
Description: View looking down South Main street with William D. Hoard's residence and trees. Caption reads: "South Main Street, Fort Atkinson, Wis."
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Aerial View of Neighborhood near Atwood Avenue

Date: 1955
Description: Aerial view of Atwood Avenue, looking west towards Winnebago Street and "Schenk's Corners."

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