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Bird's-eye View of University of Wisconsin

Date: 1916
Description: Birds-eye view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Armory (Red Gym), Science Hall and State Historical Society are in the foreground. Main H...
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Through Lower Campus

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Description: View down Langdon Street towards Science Hall on Park Street at the intersection. The armory (red gym) is on the right. The State Historical Society is beh...
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Steensland Bridge

Date: 1920
Description: View from shoreline towards the Steensland Bridge crossing the Yahara River at Tenney Park. There are people in a boat just under the bridge. Caption reads...
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North Carroll Street

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Description: View down terrace on left side of North Carroll Street, lined with homes. Hitching posts are at the curb. Caption reads: "North Carroll Street, Madison, Wi...
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Mendota Lake, showing Rear of Gymnasium

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Description: View from shoreline of the south shore of Lake Mendota. There is a pavilion on the shoreline, and a large boathouse in the distance.
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Steamer "Wisconsin" on Lake Mendota

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Description: Elevated view from shoreline towards an excursion steamer filled with tourists on Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "Steamer 'Wisconsin' on Lake Mendota, Madiso...
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On Mendota Lake near Varsity Boat House

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Description: View across water towards people in an excursion boat on Lake Mendota heading towards a pier. The Varsity Boat House is in the background on the left shore...
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Landing at Esther Beach

Date: 1916
Description: View of the dock at Esther Beach, Lake Monona. People are sitting in boats moored along the pier near the shoreline. Caption reads: "Landing at Esther Beac...
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View of Madison from Assembly Grounds

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Description: View of the Madison skyline featuring a church and the original Capitol from across Lake Monona near Olin Park. A man is in a rowboat on the lake. Caption ...
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King Street

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of King Street looking towards the Capitol Square. There is a streetcar and a horse-drawn vehicle on the street. The Sherlock and Sons buildi...
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West Main Street

Date: 1909
Description: View of Main Street along the Capitol Square near the intersection with S. Carroll and S. Hamilton Streets facing west. A streetcar is coming up the street...
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Mifflin Street, Showing Opera House

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Description: View down Mifflin Street, facing east along the Capitol Square. The Opera House and City Hall are on the left. There is a large sign over the sidewalk for ...
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C. M. & St. Paul Depot

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Description: View across railroad tracks towards the depot and railroad yard of the C.M. and St. Paul railroad. Caption reads: "C. M. & St. Paul Depot, West Madison, Wi...
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Wisconsin Ave. in Winter

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Description: View of Wisconsin Avenue with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the distance. Heavy snow is covering the street, trees, and power lines. Horse-drawn sleighs a...
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University Drive

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Description: View of University Drive along Lake Mendota with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the distance. Caption reads: "University Drive, Madison, Wis."
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Bird's Eye View from the Lake

Date: 05 07 1908
Description: Text on front reads: "Bird's Eye View from the Lake, Madison, Wis." View of the Madison Capitol building, skyline and shoreline from Lake Monona or Mendota...
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New State Capitol

Date: 1917
Description: Text on front reads: "New State Capitol, Madison, Wis." The Third State Capitol on the Capitol Square. Construction began in 1906 and was completed in 1917...

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