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Camp Randall Field

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of Camp Randall Field from the top of Bascom Hall, with University Heights in the background. A crowd is in the stands at the stadium, and a ...
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Four-Footed Indian Effigy Mound

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of a four-footed American Indian effigy mound on the grounds of the Mendota State Hospital (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
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View Over East Washington Avenue

Date: 1885
Description: South Pinckney Street between East Washington Avenue (left) and King Street (right). On the right is the Marquette neighborhood. The large structure at the...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition

Date: 1906
Description: Only the salvaged planking behind the "Forward" statue created by Jean Pond Miner indicates that anything more is going on in this picture than a peaceful ...
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Fair Oaks Streetcar

Date: 1910
Description: An open streetcar labeled Fair Oaks sitting near Forest Hills Cemetery, which was then the end of the line. The motorman has been identified as Jack Schwen...
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W.A. Oppel Grocery

Date: 1896
Description: Grocers standing in front of the W.A. Oppel Grocery located at 116 East Main Street. The five men are standing on the sidewalk among bine and crates displa...
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Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club on Train

Date: 1896
Description: Members of the University of Wisconsin Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club posing at the rear of a train during the Spring Tour of 1896. Railroad employees and o...
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Picnic Point from Observatory Hill

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Description: A cyanotype of Picnic Point seen from Observatory Hill.
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Hamacher Hotel and Tavern

Date: 1950
Description: Elevated view of the Hamacher Hotel and Tavern, 302-306 West Mifflin Street, at the intersection of North Henry Street. Its demolition between 1955 and 195...
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Jenifer Street House

Date: 1899
Description: Exterior of a house at 1030 Jenifer Street, built in 1883-84 with a family sitting on the front porch.
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Newell Dodge House

Date: 1875
Description: A view looking southeast of the Newell H. and Helen Dodge residence at 1121 West Johnson Street, on the corner of North Charter Street. The house may have ...
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A.H. Kayser Lumber Yard Advertisement

Date: 1901
Description: An advertisement for the A.H. Kayser lumberyard at 204 East Washington Avenue.
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Quirk Residence

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Description: Front view of the Quirk residence, home of Leslie W. Quirk at 2112 Adams Street.
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Martin's Tailor Shop and Cleaners

Date: 1958
Description: View of Martin's Tailor Shop and Cleaners at 419 State Street, owned by Martin Deutschkron. The following businesses are, (at left): Ethel Wood's Corset Sh...
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State Street Under Construction

Date: 1975
Description: View of the construction on the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street, looking west toward Bascom Hill.
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State Street Mall Under Construction

Date: 1975
Description: View of State Street Mall under construction. Visible in the background to the left is the Wisconsin State Historical Society and to the right, the Wiscons...
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Elevated View of People Standing in front of a Building

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Description: Elevated view of people standing on the sidewalk in front of a building that used to be the United States Hotel, which was demolished in 1874 and replaced ...
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University Heights Road Construction

Date: 1910
Description: Paving Kendall and Prospect Streets in the University Heights neighborhood. University Avenue is at the base of the hill and the University of Wisconsin Co...
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Lake Monona View of The Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1946
Description: View of the Wisconsin State Capitol building and the surrounding area from Lake Monona.
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William F. Vilas House

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Description: William F. Vilas house, 12 East Gilman Street, before its remodeling in 1902.

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