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Prosperity and Abundance Sculptures

Date: 1952
Description: Two ornamental sculptures at the base of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome. The figures represent Abundance and Prosperity.
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Gay Building

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of the neoclassical Gay Building, named after Madison developer Leonard W. Gay, at 16 N Carroll Street, one of the first high-rise buildings ...
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Governor's Mansion — Bathroom

Date: 1930
Description: The bathroom in the former Wisconsin Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street in Madison. This was the only bathroom at the residence where many official state ...
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Governor Walter Kohler, Sr.

Date: 1929
Description: Portrait of Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., taken in the Governor's Office in the Wisconsin State Capitol on his Inauguration Day.
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Wisconsin State Hospital For The Insane

Date: 1893
Description: Winter view of the Wisconsin State Hospital For The Insane (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
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Henry C. Taylor

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Description: Studio portrait of Henry C. Taylor.
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Crowd On East Washington Avenue

Date: 1914
Description: East Washington Avenue crowded with people and horse-drawn vehicles.
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Rennebohm's No. 5 at Schenk's Corners

Date: 1955
Description: The Rennebohm Drug Store #5, located at 2000 Atwood Avenue, Schenk's Corners from 1952-1961. It was previously located at 1951 Winnebago Street. This store...
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Jarius Cassius Fairchild

Date: 1862
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Jairus Cassius Fairchild, Madison's first mayor.
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Pierce House

Date: 1951
Description: Exterior view of the Pierce house, 424 North Pinckney Street.
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The Candidate Votes

Date: 11 04 1958
Description: Gaylord Nelson, the Democratic candidate for governor, emerging from the voting booth.
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Old Indian "Trail Tree"

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Description: View of a supposed Indian "trail tree" on former Mercer's addition or subdivision, now the corner of Elm and Van Hise Streets, near Madison West High Schoo...
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View from Lake Road

Date: 1949
Description: View of the Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Road, across Lake Monona. Two large trees frame the view.
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Carillon Tower

Date: 1952
Description: Bells of the Carillon Tower on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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John Blaine, Robert M. La Follette, and Herman Ekern

Date: 1924
Description: Senator Robert La Follette (center) poses during his campaign for president with two of his lieutenants. Governor John J. Blain is on the left and Herman E...
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Mary Lee Griggs and Children with Blocks

Date: 1941
Description: Mary Lee Griggs, head of Parent Education and director of the Play School at Neighborhood House, with Catherine Oliva, Delores Caire, and Sam Moskowsky. Th...
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Outdoor Portrait of Thomas Turvill

Date: 1897
Description: Outdoor quarter-length portrait of Thomas Turvill sitting in a chair. He is resting his head on his right hand.
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Girl Standing on Linden Drive

Date: 05 1900
Description: A young girl, Kathleen Carlyle, standing on Linden Drive located on the University of Wisconsin campus. She is wearing a dress and a bonnet, and is standin...
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Turvill House and Garden

Date: 1898
Description: View across thick covering of foliage towards the Turvill family home and garden. The Turvill home is in the background surrounded by trees.
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Edgar Hornung Trimming a Hedge

Date: 1982
Description: A man, identified as Edgar Hornung, trims a hedge along a chain link fence. He stands on rocks at the top of the steep shoreline with his back to the camer...

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