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Woodworkers at Neighborhood House

Date: 02 20 1951
Description: Four men complete woodworking tasks at Neighborhood House, the oldest community center in Madison. It was established in 1916.
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Madison Vocational School Homecraft Program

Date: 04 24 1951
Description: An unidentified man sits at a jig saw making a bird house while receiving instruction in woodworking as a participant in the Madison Vocational School home...
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Washington Irving High School

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Description: View of the foyer of Washington Irving High School, featuring a large fireplace, designed by the architect C.B.J. Snyder (1860-1945) and built in 1913 Ther...
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Washington Irving High School

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Description: A view down a wide corridor of Washington Irving High School, designed by the architect C.B.J. Snyder (1860-1945) and built in 1913.
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Bedroom at the Hermitage

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Description: Interior view of a bedroom at the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, featuring a canopied bed, matching curtains, ornate wallpaper and gleaming carved wood...
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Ladywood School Reception Hall

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Description: Interior view of the reception hall at Ladywood School. Features a fireplace in the foreground, a sitting area near the window in the back, extensive wood ...
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Mayflower Chest

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Description: Chest brought to America on the Mayflower. Features a ceramic cup atop it while a walking cane and candle holder sit on the table next to the chest.
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Grandfather Clock

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Description: View of a grandfather clock at the foot of a set of stairs, featuring the end railing of the staircase, a chair, and a framed silhouette of a man hanging o...
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Desk and Cabinet

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Description: View of combination desk and cabinet in a corner with two chairs on either side. The cabinet doors are open showing glassware and ceramics inside.
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Reading Room of the First Church of Christ Scientist

Date: 1900
Description: View of the reading room of the First Church of Christ Scientist, built in 1903. A man and a woman are sitting at a table surrounded by chairs and wooden b...
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Reading Room at Cornell University Union

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Description: Interior of a reading room at Willard Straight Hall, opened in 1925. The hall can be found in the union of Cornell University, founded in 1865. Men sit an...
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Totem Pole at Camp Lenape

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Description: A totem pole stands in front of trees and a wooden fence at Camp Lenape.
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Totem Pole

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Description: A totem pole stands in front of a wooden building in a wooded area. The pole features carvings of nature scenes, animals, and a Native American head wearin...
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East High Students with Art Constructions

Date: 08 03 1952
Description: Three East High School students work on their art constructions.
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Birdville

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Description: Exterior view of Birdville, an eccentric studio where birdhouses are made. Hand-crafted birdhouses can be seen outside the small cottage in the woods.
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Interior of Catholic Church

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of the Catholic Church looking over the pews towards the altar. Chandeliers hang from the arched ceiling, and columns are along the sides of the p...
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Chest of Drawers

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Description: Chest of drawers that was handcrafted by Aslak Lie, a Norwegian-American.
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Furniture Hardware

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Description: Detail of the hardware on a chest of drawers, handcrafted by Aslak Lie.
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Chest of Drawers, Side View

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Description: Side view of a chest of drawers, which was handcrafted by Aslak Lie, a Norwegian-American.
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Pontalba Hearse at House on the Rock

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Description: The Pontalba Hearse, made of carved wood displayed behind a fence. This image was used in the original brochure for the House on the Rock.

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