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New Science Hall, Chemical Laboratory & Machine Shop

Date: 1887
Description: Engraving of an elevated view of Science Hall, Chemical Laboratory and Machine Shop on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Boathouse Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

Date: 04 24 1899
Description: Partial view of a boathouse at the foot of North Carroll Street, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built for the city of Madison. The University of Wiscon...
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Two Boys at Tenney Park

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Description: Two boys lying on the grass asleep in Tenney Park near the lagoon with a hat on the ground between them. The Sherman Avenue bridge and the Hausmann Brewery...
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Filling In Brittingham Park

Date: 1907
Description: A steam-powered dredge anchored in Monona Bay is filling in Brittingham Park.
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Devil's Lake Shoreline

Date: 1878
Description: Lake shore with men and railroad tracks on Devil's Lake.
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Devil's Doorway

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Description: View of the rock formation on a cliff overlooking the lake. A little girl stands in the doorway.
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Picnic Point from University Drive

Date: 1887
Description: Picnic Point from University Drive.
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Shacks along Lake Monona

Date: 1906
Description: Shacks at the foot of North Main Street along Lake Monona near what later became Brittingham Park.
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Foot of West Main Street

Date: 1906
Description: Area at the foot of West Main Street, which is now Brittingham Park. Weatherworn buildings are on the right.
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Sagamore Hotel

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Description: Patrons are shown relaxing on the veranda of the Sagamore Hotel in Lake George, New York. The Sagamore opened in 1883 with luxurious and spacious accommoda...
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Lake Mendota Shore

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Description: The Lake Mendota shoreline. A man is in a boat near the shoreline.
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Giles House

Date: 1875
Description: Exterior view of the Giles house, residence of Hiram H. Giles, state legislator and social welfare authority.
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Giles House

Date: 1875
Description: The Giles house, residence of Hiram H. Giles, state legislator and social welfare authority.
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Giles House

Date: 1875
Description: Exterior view of the Giles house, residence of Hiram H. Giles, state legislator and social welfare authority.
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View from Picnic Point

Date: 1900
Description: View of the city from across Lake Mendota at Picnic Point. There is a tree on the shoreline on the left, and a person is in a boat near the shoreline in th...
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Northeast Area of University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view looking northeast from the chimney of the Power Plant on University Avenue. The Chemistry Building is in the foreground, and Bascom Hall and ...
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Southeast Madison View

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view looking southeast, possibly from the chimney of the University of Wisconsin Power Plant.
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Lake La Belle

Date: 1870
Description: View from shore of sailboat anchored on the lake. There appears to be an island in the upper left.
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Picnic Point

Date: 1900
Description: View down hill with flowers and trees in "the daisy field" on the Lake Mendota shoreline between Raymer’s Cove and Wally Bauman Woods in the current Lakesh...

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