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Bascom Hall

Date: 1915
Description: A view of Bascom Hall with dome (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus looking north past the front portico. The view includes ...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Fire

Date: 02 27 1904
Description: The east wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol is surrounded by onlookers during the disastrous fire that caused severe damage. The conflagration began...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Park Detail

Date: 1890
Description: Detail of the photograph of the Third Capitol showing the North Wing addition completed in 1883. Designed by D.R. Jones, the North and South additions were...
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Golfing near Belmont Avenue and outer Lake Shore Drive

Date: 1933
Description: Woman playing golf at Sydney R. Marovitz(?) golf course near Belmont Avenue. The Chicago skyline is in the background.
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Heating Plant and Shops

Date: 1930
Description: View of heating plants and shops on the University of Wisconsin campus.
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Congregational Church

Date: 1890
Description: Congregational Church at the corner of Broadway and Cass Street, with the entrance at the corner. The church has stained glass windows and a steeple.
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Durward's Glen Chapel Entry

Date: 1950
Description: Chapel, from the front path leading to the Gothic-arched doorway. Trees line the left and right of the path. A cross on the roof can seen through the topmo...
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Baird Law Office

Date: 1954
Description: View of front of the Baird law office. A large stone building is in the background.
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The building is partially obscured by trees on the left ha...
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Marathon County Court House

Date: 1950
Description: Elevated view of the Marathon County Court House. Felled trees are lying on the ground.
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Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman in a Ford Automobile

Date: 
Description: Albert G. Zimmerman driving with his wife in a Ford automobile past his house at 746 East Gorham Street.
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Taylor Orphan Asylum

Date: 1888
Description: The Taylor Orphanage, built by Lucas Bradley in 1868.
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S.C. Johnson and Son Wax Co. Building

Date: 1955
Description: Exterior view of the S.C. Johnson and Son Wax Co. building.
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Napoleon Willows

Date: 1910
Description: Napoleon Willows at the foot of North Livingston Street and Lake Mendota.
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Lincoln Monument

Date: 1925
Description: Side view of Lincoln Monument on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the background. A stone bench curves around the statue, whic...
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South Hall

Date: 1930
Description: View from Bascom Hill of South Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Book or Pamphlet

Boring Tractor Advertisement

Date: 1920
Description: Front cover of a pamphlet advertising the Boring tractor, featuring a color illustration of a man using the tractor to work in a farm field.
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The Old Mill

Date: 1956
Description: View across water of the Old Mill surrounded by trees and water. Water is coming out of an opening in an archway of the mill. On the left automobiles are p...

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