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"Madison Girls" on International Harvester Manure Spreader

Date: 1910
Description: Four women are sitting on an International Harvester manure spreader. The women are identified as "Madison Girls," most likely employees at International H...
Postcard

Kiddie Train at the Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 1960
Description: Colorful locomotive pulling several cars full of children at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Although referred to as the "Kiddie Train," the caption ...
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Lindbergh at Camp Randall Stadium

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh meeting local dignitaries, with the crowd of admirers behind him seated in the stadium. Partly obscured to his right is Governor Schmedem...
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"Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: The "Spirit of St. Louis," in which Charles Lindbergh made the first solo Atlantic crossing, arrives in Madison, where it was greeted by crowds.
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Sea Lions

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Description: Visitors to the zoo watching two sea lions. Although not internally identified, this image is thought to represent Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). It app...

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