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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated exterior view of Yerkes Observatory. Geneva Lake is in the background, left. Roads and sidewalks cross the sweeping, well tended lawns. The desi...
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Monroe Street

Date: 1935
Description: Monroe Street during construction.
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Legislative Reference Library

Date: 1935
Description: Interior view of the Legislative Reference Library.
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Nash Motors Assembly Line

Date: 1935
Description: A nearly-completed automobile on the assembly line at Nash Motors in Kenosha.
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Abandoned Mine

Date: 1935
Description: Spoils of an abandoned lead mineshaft.
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Female Snake Charmer

Date: 1935
Description: A female snake charmer with the Cole Brothers Circus, watched by two children.
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Circus Performers

Date: 1935
Description: Circus performer Harriet Hodgini, sits on the gate of a truck helping Otto Griebling, a circus clown, apply his makeup.
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Centennial Celebration for Madeline Island Mission

Date: 1935
Description: Father Gumbly and Sisters, with three Native Americans in ceremonial dress, standing outdoors in front of altar.
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Racetrack Mishap

Date: 1935
Description: A 1930's coupe sponsored by the Enterprise Transfer Co. stalls out on the racetrack after being disabled by an apparent collision. A crowd of onlookers sta...
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Evelyn Brown

Date: 1935
Description: Evelyn Brown of the Kehl School of Dance.
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Bascom Hall Exterior

Date: 1935
Description: View looking up Bascom Hill to Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Radisson and Groseilliers House Historic Site Marker

Date: 1935
Description: Close-up of the Radisson and Groseilliers house historic site marker, commemorating the first house built in Wisconsin by white men. The house was believed...
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Martin Tavern

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior view of the Martin Tavern.
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Covered Bridge over Wisconsin River

Date: 1935
Description: View of covered bridge above the Wisconsin River, 1 mile from Boscobel.
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Old Beecher Tavern

Date: 1935
Description: Tavern in a state of deterioration, with rubble in front. The tavern is partly obscured by an oak tree, and a white house stands behind the tavern.
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Lafayette County Courthouse and Jail

Date: 1935
Description: View of the Lafayette County courthouse, with the jail in the background.
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Brewery at Potosi

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior view of the brewery in Potosi with cars parked along the street.
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De Pere Bridge with Cars

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of the bridge, with several cars driving on it. On the left and right are streets below the bridge. In the distance are smokestacks and water...
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Stone Chapel in Durwards Glen

Date: 1935
Description: Stone chapel in Durwards Glen. View from ground level, partly obscured by bushes.
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Eau Claire Public Library

Date: 1935
Description: Eau Claire Public Library about 1930-1935. The building in the left background is the Y.M.C.A.

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