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East Entrance of State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1899
Description: East entrance of State Historical Society of Wisconsin showing the decorative details of the building. This detail shows the four lion's heads and columns.
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Construction Workers at Wisconsin Historical Society

Date: 1899
Description: Workers during the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building.
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Construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1899
Description: View of construction workers and stone carvers/cutters (some of them probably Italian) showing the detailed sections of the building of the State Historica...
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View of Bascom Hall

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of Bascom Hill and lower campus vicinity from the roof of the Wisconsin Historical Society, which was then under construction. A large group ...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 01 13 1898
Description: Elevated view of State Historical Society of Wisconsin, under construction, showing the first floor of building, with Music Hall in the background.
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Under Construction

Date: 1899
Description: State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction.
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Under Construction

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of the east side of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction.
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Construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1899
Description: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, during construction. Details of interior, including ceiling and arches.
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Construction of State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1899
Description: Interior of State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction. Image shows bricks used in the building and workers.
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View looking east from Court House

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view of downtown Black River Falls.
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Main Street

Date: 1885
Description: View across unpaved Main Street, with storefronts on the right, including a restaurant and meat market. Caption reads: "Main Street".
Postcard

Long Tail Point Lighthouse

Date: 1898
Description: View across field towards the lighthouse and other buildings among trees. Caption reads: "Long Tail Point, Green Bay, Wis."
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Old Stone Tower and House

Date: 1898
Description: Caption reads: "Old Stone Tower and House, Long Tail Point, Green Bay, Wis." Water and a marshy area are in the foreground.
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A Whitehall Street

Date: 1895
Description: Looking down one of Whitehall's streets with horses, carriages, men and stores. A wagon is unloading tobacco. Caption at bottom reads: "Delivering Tobacco ...
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Odd Fellows Hall

Date: 1838
Description: The Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1837-1838, was the first to be built west of the Allegheny Mountains. The cornerstones were laid by Thomas Widley.
Postcard

Thiensville Mills

Date: 1847
Description: An artists rendition of the western view of the Thiensville mills from the local tavern. Caption reads: "West View of Thiensville Mills from the Tavern."
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Main Street

Date: 1890
Description: View down unpaved Main Street. Commercial buildings are along the right side of the street.
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Snow in Sheboygan

Date: 1880
Description: Winter scene of Sheboygan after a heavy snowfall. Mr. Henry C. Mueller can be seen on the top of the three-story building which he built in 1871. Many peop...
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Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1890
Description: Exterior view of Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893, 900 block East Gorham Street.
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Exterior of South Hall

Date: 1895
Description: View looking south across Bascom Hill. Constructed between 1850-1855, South Hall was originally used as a dormitory for both faculty and students.

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