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Sunday School Picnic at Mendota Steamboat Landing

Date: 1879
Description: Norwegian Sunday School Picnic at Mendota steamboat landing. Small lake steamer "Mendota" could reach speeds of up to 18 mph. The barge "Uncle Sam" was 75f...
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Smashing Illegal Slot Machines

Date: 1948
Description: John Roach, director of the state beverage and cigarette tax division, using a sledge hammer to smash illegal slot machines.
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Iceboats on Lake Mendota

Date: 1896
Description: A gathering of iceboats and their captains on Lake Mendota.
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Early Power Boat Used for Fishing

Date: 1900
Description: Steamboat on Long Lake owned by Lorenzo Newman of Chippewa Falls. It is anchored at Newman Peninsula on Long Lake near a wet boathouse. The boat was operat...
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Memorial Union Terrace

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Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrace, with tables and chairs, looking out over Lake Mendota. There is a pier and a sailboat on the water.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 1930
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota.
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Bernard's Boat House

Date: 1915
Description: View from water of Bernard's Boat House on Lake Mendota, adjacent to the present James Madison Park.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Crew Team

Date: 05 26 1931
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison crew team holding their long oars, with coxswain on a pier on Lake Mendota.
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Boathouses on Lake Monona

Date: 04 24 1931
Description: Boathouses on Lake Monona looking southeast from E. Wilson Street across CNW railroad tracks. View of Wirka Boat Line, E. Wilson Street at S. Hancock Stree...
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Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 1930
Description: View of the Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota.
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J.S. Timlin Lumber Company

Date: 1958
Description: Aerial photograph showing the J.S. Timlin Lumber Company, 2702 University Avenue, as well as Doctors Park, the Veterans Hospital, and the First Unitarian S...
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Fisher Coming In From Harbor

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Description: A fishing boat coming in from the mouth of the harbor.
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D.G. & M. Depot

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Description: A view of the D.G. & M. Depot from the East Water Street Bridge.
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Mission Dock

Date: 1910
Description: A group of people gather on Mission dock as the steamboat "Skater" approaches. A boy is walking down the dock carrying a box on his shoulder.
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Beach Scene

Date: 08 30 1953
Description: View from the beach of people swimming, playing in the sand, and sunbathing.
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University Student Bathers

Date: 07 29 1935
Description: Standing on the Alpha Chi Omega sorority pier, Willard Grasser and Robert Estes show what is and is not permitted with regard to men's bathing suits. "The ...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Looking Northeast

Date: 08 24 1945
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol from the roof of the Loraine Hotel.
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Madison Shoreline from Lake Monona

Date: 12 18 1955
Description: Downtown Madison lakeshore taken from Lake Monona in line with South Pinckney Street. Includes St. Raphael's steeple, 1 West Wilson Street state office bui...
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Olin Terrace

Date: 03 03 1957
Description: A view of Olin Terrace. The terrace and fountain were built in 1934 by CWA and FERA workers. It was designed by Frank Riley, Madison architect, in the Ital...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Looking Northeast

Date: 06 16 1928
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol from the roof of the Loraine Hotel. In the background is Lake Mendota on the left, and on the right is Lake Mo...

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