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World Series Traffic Jam

Date: 1957
Description: Elevated view of city traffic of bumper-to-bumper cars leaving Milwaukee County Stadium after the 1957 World Series.
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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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Heating Plant and Shops

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

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Description: Lake Mendota near Maple Bluff with an old stone boat landing.
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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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Dam on the Rock River

Date: 1915
Description: A dam stretching acrossed the Rock River near the Empire mills, later the Globe mills.
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Trempealeau

Date: 1920
Description: A view of Trempealeau.
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Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman in a Ford Automobile

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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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Big Manitou Falls, Pattison State Park

Date: 1940
Description: Big Manitou Falls on the Black River. It is referred to as the "lower falls" in the park. This 165-foot waterfall is recognized as the highest in the state...
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South Hall

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

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