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Wisconsin State Capitol Competition

Date: 1906
Description: Architect's design of the 4th Wisconsin State Capitol (the third built in Madison). "Perspective" by George B. Post and Sons.
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Ku Klux Klan Funeral

Date: 12 05 1924
Description: Klansmen of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) wearing conic masks and white robes gather in front of St. James Lutheran Church, Verona, for the funeral of Herbert C. ...
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Langdon Street

Date: 1905
Description: Langdon Street and the lower campus of the University of Wisconsin, including the Armory (Red Gym or Old Red).
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Wisconsin State College

Date: 1957
Description: Wisconsin State College (later renamed the University of Wisconsin-Platteville). The Student Union is in final stages of construction, and in the foregroun...
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International Harvester Transfer House

Date: 1933
Description: Street scene with several buildings painted with the words "International Harvester Company of America". The building in the foreground has the words, "Tra...
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Kalvelage House

Date: 1977
Description: 2432 West Kilbourn Avenue. Exterior detail of terra cotta figures of bearded men on the front porch columns.
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Aerial View of Chadbourne Hall

Date: 1958
Description: Aerial view of Chadbourne Hall under construction on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue. Music H...
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Formal Garden on Dickenson Estate

Date: 09 1925
Description: View of garden landscaping on the Dickenson estate.
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Formal Garden

Date: 09 1925
Description: Formal garden at Dickenson Estate.
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Formal Garden

Date: 09 1925
Description: Formal garden with small pond, and in the background a vine-covered gazebo with a bench inside. Original caption reads: "Landscape — formal garden. 'Rydalm...
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Residential Backyard Garden

Date: 09 1925
Description: Backyard garden of a suburban residence.
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Children in Park with Swimming Area

Date: 06 1925
Description: Children dressed in bathing suits at a small park with a swimming place. A garden is in the foreground.
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Alley of Hammond's "Little Italy"

Date: 06 1925
Description: View down littered back alley in Hammond's "Little Italy."
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Hedgeline in Front of Suburban Residence

Date: 06 1925
Description: View from neighborhood sidewalk of suburban residence's front yard, outlined by low hedges.
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Two Boys in Backyard of Suburban Residence

Date: 06 1925
Description: Two young boys playing in the backyard of a suburban residence.
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Front Yard Landscaping of County Official

Date: 05 1925
Description: Front yard landscaping and exterior of suburban home of "county agent Arehart."
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Front Yard Landscaping

Date: 05 1925
Description: Front yard landscaping of suburban residence.
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Farm Entrance

Date: 05 1925
Description: View from road of front entrance of the Speedwell Farm. Original caption reads: "Desirable farm entrance -- neat and reasonably constructed. Also showing t...
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Backdoor Walk of Residence

Date: 05 1925
Description: Gravel rear walkway of residence. Small tin container with lid, and a wire mesh mat are set just outside the backdoor steps. Original caption identifies th...
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Danville Schoolhouse

Date: 05 1925
Description: View across road of the front facade of a rural schoolhouse. A small dog is lying on the entrance's front steps, and the sign above reads: "Liberty School ...

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