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View From Wisconsin State Capitol Dome Looking West

Date: 1897
Description: A view from the capitol looking west up State Street toward the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Holy Redeemer Church, Holy Redeemer School, Red Gy...
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"Bryan Day" at Milwaukee Road Depot

Date: 1905
Description: A large crowd at the Milwaukee Road depot, perhaps to greet William Jennings Bryan on the incoming train. The malthouse can be seen in the distance.
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Main Street

Date: 1895
Description: Elevated view down Main Street, which crosses railroad tracks in the foreground. There are two signs in the foreground which say: "Look Out for the Cars" a...
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Reeve Residence

Date: 1870
Description: View of the Reeve residence on the corner of Lawrence and Onieda Streets.
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View of Residential Section, Eau Claire

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Description: Elevated view of the residential section of Eau Claire from Mount Tom.
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Methodist Church and Parsonage

Date: 1885
Description: View of the Methodist Church and parsonage, with Reverend Elvardo Cyrus Potter standing outside with his daughter, Grace.
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Primitive Methodist Church

Date: 1870
Description: View over rooftops towards the primitive Methodist Church, which is surrounded by homes.
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Railroad Station and Yards

Date: 1888
Description: Elevated view of a railroad station and yards.
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View of Shell Lake

Date: 1885
Description: Elevated view of Shell Lake before a fire on December 3, 1889 which swept Main Street and destroyed more than twenty business places.
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Racine Public Library

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of Racine Public Library.
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Chauncey Hall Residence

Date: 1890
Description: Exterior view of the residence of Chauncey Hall.
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General Store and Post Office

Date: 1895
Description: General store and post office. Hans Johsnon, Newport's founder, is shown on the porch. Logs are stacked in the foreground. The post office was established ...
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View of the Wisconsin State Capitol From University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view over tree-tops towards the Wisconsin State Capitol building from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. On the left is the Armory (Red G...
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Winter View of Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1890
Description: A snow-covered stone wall lines the perimeter of the Walker Castle grounds. Walker Castle is in the background behind trees. Located on East Gorham Street,...
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Court House Square

Date: 1889
Description: Fountain in center, with trees along the border of the small square. A man sits on a bench and children are on the left. The courthouse is visible in the b...
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Chadbourne Hall

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view from across road of Chadbourne Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. There is a church building on the right.
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North Hall

Date: 1902
Description: View down Bascom Hill of west side of North Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Engineering Building is behind North Hall on the right.
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Science Hall

Date: 1880
Description: View down Langdon Street of building at base of Bascom Hill at the intersection with Park Street. This building stood from 1876-1884. A horse and carriage ...
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Science Hall

Date: 1890
Description: View towards southwest of exterior of building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Music Hall can be seen on the left on the opposite side of Ba...
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South Hall

Date: 1902
Description: View across Bascom Hill of the west side of South Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A group of boys with long sticks are walking on the p...

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