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Man on Swing

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Description: A man, possbly Andrew Larson (?) of Hoffman Creek, sits on a tree swing. The shadow of the photographer is visible on the grass.
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Man and Woman on Swing

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Description: A man and woman, possibly Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Clara Larson (?) of Hoffman Creek sit on a tree swing. The shadow of the photographer is visible on the g...
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Eagle Heights Kids on Swings

Date: 09 24 1948
Description: Five children with one adult are shown playing on swings at Eagle Heights, a University of Wisconsin-Madison housing development built for faculty families...
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Dr. Edward Bass with Uncle Cary, Cary, and Everetta

Date: 1903
Description: Dr. Bass, second from right, with his uncle, Rev. Edward Cary Bass, and Dr. Bass's children Edward Cary and Everetta. They are standing outdoors with a law...
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Children on Swing at Sunset Park Playground

Date: 07 10 1950
Description: Children play on the heavy duty swing at Sunset Park playground. A summer recreation program at the city's parks is supervised by the city's board of educa...
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Neighborhood House

Date: 09 27 1950
Description: View of the newly-equipped preschool room at the Neighborhood House, 768 West Washington Avenue.
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Putnam Park

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Description: A view of the main entrance to Putnam Park, including two wooden towers on either side of the road, various cannons and cannon balls. There is a swing set ...
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First Ward School

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Description: View of First Ward school with children playing on swings in a playground area in the foreground.
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Playground

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Description: A view of children playing on a slide, swings, and see-saws at the playground at S.F.S. Holiday House.
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Children Playing

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Description: Children outdoors on playground equipment, including a slide, at Bethany Orphan Home.
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Playground in McLaughlin Park

Date: 1908
Description: The children's playground in McLaughlin Park. Caption reads: "Children's Playground, McLaughlin Park, Tillary Street School."
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Forest Hill Home

Date: 1910
Description: Front view of Forest Hill Home. Decorative railings and columns are shown on the country home, and two trees lie in the foreground with a swing, chairs, an...
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St. Joseph's College

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Description: View of a tree-lined walkway to Mother Seton's Spring at St. Joseph's College. A swing set and bench are on the right, and a line of shrubs is in the dista...
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Grove-Putnam Park

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Description: Elevated view across road towards Grove-Putnam Park. A short, stone wall separates automobiles parked on the road near the park. People are sitting at picn...
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Saltsburg House

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Description: View across road toward men and women sitting on the porch of the three-story Saltsburg House hotel. Awnings are along the front of the porch, and a sign f...
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Circle Swing at Waldemeer Park

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Description: View of the circle swing at Waldemeer Park. The ride is surrounded by a fence, trees, and several power lines.
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Riverview Park

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Description: View of Riverview Park. The view features a shelter, benches, and a swing set among trees.
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A Pretty Residence

Date: 1921
Description: View down road of a row of houses. Young trees are planted along the lot line and supported by wooden posts.
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Brewery

Date: 1920
Description: View across road of a brewery in a residential area. Children are standing on the sidewalk, and on the lawn near a hammock and a lawn swing. A tall industr...
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Beautiful Effinger Park

Date: 1930
Description: A woman stands with two white dogs among the trees at Effinger Park. The park features benches, a pump, a lawn swing, a gazebo and three cabins.

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