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Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1885
Description: Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block East Gorham Street. The front door is partially open, and a woman is sitting to the right of the entranc...
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Magnus Swenson House

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Description: Three-quarter view from street of the Magnus Swenson house at 530 N. Pinckney Street. This house was sold to a fraternity and later demolished.
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Executive Mansion

Date: 1927
Description: View across street towards the house at 130 East Gilman Street, which was built between 1854-1856. Lake Mendota is in the background. The stone building fe...
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The Hub

Date: 03 1929
Description: View across street towards The Hub, a men's clothing store. Above the striped awning is a sign reading: "Society Brand Clothes, Florsheim Shoes." Directly ...
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Ford House

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Description: View from street towards the Reverend F.F. Ford house, at 1023 Spaight Street. The house was built by Mr. Harris prior to 1875 when it was purchased by Sto...
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Ford House on Spaight Street

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Description: View from sidewalk of the Ford House with wrap-around porch. The Reverend F.F. Ford house, at 1023 Spaight Street, was built by Mr. Harris prior to 1875 wh...
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Aero-Sled Iceboat on Lake Monona

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Description: A man dressed in winter clothes is standing behind an Aero-Sled iceboat, which has a motor and a propeller on the back. The boat is near the Lake Monona sh...
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C.B. Chapman Swimming Across Lake Mendota

Date: 08 1925
Description: View across water towards C.B. Chapman swimming across the lake to Picnic Point. Behind him is a group of people in a boat, the "Cardinal," watching C.B. s...

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