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Partial View of Madison, Wis.

Date: 1916
Description: Elevated view down Wisconsin Avenue from the Square. Madison City Hall is on the left. Lake Mendota is in the distance. Caption reads: "Partial View of Mad...
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Patriotic Parade on State Street

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of a patriotic parade on State Street, with marchers coming from the Capitol Square. The intersection of East Johnson and State Street is in ...
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Loyalty Parade, Madison, Wis.

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of a patriotic parade on State Street, coming from the Capitol Square. Men in suits and overcoats walking down the street are carrying flags,...
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Mule-Drawn Bus

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Description: A streetcar pulled by two mules on a stretch of track. The driver and two children are on board. Text on reverse reads: "Madison Transportation. In 1885 Mr...
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View from the Capitol Dome, Looking South

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of the southeast corner of Capitol Square. The Park Hotel is on the right and Lake Monona is in the background. An electric streetcar is goin...
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View from New State Capitol, looking East

Date: 1914
Description: View from the southeast corner of Capitol Square towards King Street with Lake Monona in the distance. Automobiles are parked along the curbs. Caption read...
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Picnic Point — Lake Mendota

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Description: View of Picnic Point and Lake Mendota from over the men's residence hall at the University of Wisconsin.
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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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Winter Scene — Lake Mendota

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Description: View of ice and snow-covered trees and frozen Lake Mendota. Bascom Hall is on a hill on the horizon. Caption reads: "Winter Scene — Lake Mendota, Mad...
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Rocky Roost, Lake Mendota

Date: 1947
Description: View from shoreline of Rocky Roost, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed cottage on an island in Lake Mendota. A windmill is behind the cottage. Caption reads: "R...
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Lake Mendota

Date: 1925
Description: View from shoreline towards docks along the shoreline of Lake Mendota, with the University of Wisconsin in the distance. A stone structure is on the left. ...
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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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Moonlight On Lake Mendota, Foot of Park Street

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Description: Night view of Lake Mendota with moonlight reflected in the water. There is a building and a pavilion in the foreground. Caption reads: "Moonlight On Lake M...
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Lake Mendota and Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from Top of Ski Tower

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Description: Illustrated postcard view of the south shore of Lake Mendota, with university buildings on the lower campus, and the Wisconsin State Capitol on the horizon...
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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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Ice Boat Regatta on Lake Mendota

Date: 1906
Description: View of several ice boats on Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "Ice boat regatta on Lake Mendota--Madison, Wis."
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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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Lotus Bed in Lake Mendota

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Description: Colorized postcard view of a couple in a canoe floating through a lotus bed. Caption reads: :Lotus Bed in Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis."
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Wisconsin State Capitol from South Shore Drive

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Description: View from shoreline framed by trees towards the Capitol across Lake Monona. Caption reads: "Wisconsin State Capitol from South Shore Drive, Madison, Wis."
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Bathing Beach on Lake Monona

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Description: View of a crowded bathing beach on Lake Monona. Blankets are spread out on the lawn.

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