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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition

Date: 1909
Description: Workmen posing on the partially demolished dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, together with the hoist used for removing salvaged materials. This d...
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"Faith" Wisconsin State Capitol Sculpture

Date: 1914
Description: Three ornamental sculptures on the base of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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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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On Strike

Date: 11 05 1962
Description: Lone picketer from Painters' Local 781 protests against workers not receiving union wages, hours, and benefits.
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Cutters Protesting a Lockout

Date: 1933
Description: Cutters from the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America union picket a Reed Brothers Company lockout.
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Waiting out the Rain

Date: 06 21 1987
Description: Shoppers take refuge in the open doorway of a shop during a downpour.
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Corn and Brats on the Grill

Date: 06 25 1988
Description: St. Dominic's Catholic Parish members tend the grills at their annual festival.
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"Wisconsin" Statue on Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 07 20 1914
Description: A crane places the gilded bronze statue, "Wisconsin," by Daniel Chester French, on top of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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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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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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Baird Law Office

Date: 1957
Description: View of the Baird law office, removed from its original location to the lawn of the Brown County Court House.
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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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Taylor Orphan Asylum

Date: 1888
Description: The Taylor Orphanage, built by Lucas Bradley in 1868.
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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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Doorway to Rated X Bookstore

Date: 1973
Description: View of the doorway to Rated X Bookstore at 231 State Street. Part of a man's elbow is visible as he exits the store.

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