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Galloway House Museum

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Description: Galloway House Museum and flower-laden lawn on a sunny, summer day. Large oak trees stand to the left and right of the museum. Two benches, a bird bath, ...
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St. Lawrence College

Date: 1910
Description: Caption reads: "St. Lawrence College, Mt. Calvary, Wis." Locations are marked for the church, monastery, college building, St. Joseph's Hall, and St. Thoma...
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Thordarson Garden Fish Pond

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Description: Chester Thordarson stands in his garden with a friend near the fish pond, which has a fountain.
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Mitchell Park

Date: 1910
Description: Lagoon in the sunken gardens with the conservatory in the background. Caption reads: "Milwaukee, Wis. Mitchell Park, the lagoon, sunken gardens."
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Mitchell Park Conservatory

Date: 1904
Description: Fountain in front of the conservatory, separated by paths and shrubbery. Several pedestrians are standing near the fountain. Caption reads: "Conservatory, ...
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Mitchell Park Conservatory

Date: 1910
Description: Pond and paths in front of the conservatory. Caption reads: "Conservatory, Mitchell Park, Milwaukee, Wis."
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Mitchell Park

Date: 1913
Description: Sunken gardens at Mitchell Park, with the conservatory in the background. Caption reads: "Sunken Garden, Mitchell Park, Milwaukee."
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Vine-Covered Birdhouse

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Description: Man standing near Purple Martin birdhouse on a tall post, near a border of flowering bushes. There are houses in the background.
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Vine-Covered Arch

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Description: A wide pathway in a wooded area has an arched trellis covered in vines. On the left is a small brick column with a sign reading: "Do Not Enter Here".
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Courtyard at Taliesin

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Description: Elevated view of courtyard at Taliesin looking towards the main entrance through the garden. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green, Wisconsin...
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Taliesin Before Fire

Date: 1913
Description: Elevated, exterior view of Taliesin, including a man in a horse-drawn carriage in the courtyard. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green, Wisco...
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Rowley House

Date: 1940
Description: A foursquare style house with front and back porches sits on a large landscaped lot with a decorative fence and painted pergola. The house, at 220 Eighth S...
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Lakewoods Resort on Namagakon Lake

Date: 1931
Description: Scenic view from shoreline over Namakagon Lake towards the opposite shoreline. There are two large buildings nestled among trees with a pergola on the lawn...
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Ridge-Birchwood Cottages — Kangaroo Lake

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a cottage surrounded by trees and a lawn. A man and woman are sitting in lawn chairs near an oval-shaped stone bordered group...
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Devi-Dells Cabins

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the exterior view of a motel. A neon sign over the main building. A gas pump is in the drive. Caption reads: "Devi-Dells Cabins,...
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Residence of D.P. Lameraux

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a stone mansion surrounded by a stone fence. Caption reads: "Residence of D.P. Lameraux, Beaver Dam, Wis."
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Brownsville, Wis.

Date: 1913
Description: Elevated view of Brownsville featuring dwellings, gardens, sheds and a school. Caption reads: "Brownsville, Wis."
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Brick House with Garden

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a brick house with a garden in the gated front yard. A church is in the background on the left.
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Franciscan Fathers St. Francis Monastery & College

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Description: Aerial view of a monastery and college with other buildings and landscaping.
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The Rock Garden

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Description: Color postcard view of a rock garden with a rustic bridge and koi pond. Two monks are reading on the bridge.

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