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Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 1940
Description: Summertime view of people at tables on University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union terrace, looking out to canoes and sailboats on the lake. In the back...
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Bascom Hall Entrance Walkway

Date: 1940
Description: Exterior of north walkway of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is on the left, and a car...
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Babcock Memorial Garden

Date: 1940
Description: View of Babcock Memorial Garden on the University of Wisconsin campus with bench.
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Neighborhood House

Date: 1940
Description: Exterior view of the Neighborhood House at 766 West Washington Avenue.
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Grace Episcopal Church

Date: 1940
Description: The Grace Episcopal Church.
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Pew House

Date: 1940
Description: John C. Pew home, at 3650 Lake Mendota Drive, Shorewood Hills. This home was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Construction began in 1939, and by 1...
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Restored Spring Tavern

Date: 1940
Description: View of the Spring Tavern after its restoration by James Dickson.
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Droster Grocery and Filling Station

Date: 1940
Description: Children standing on barrels in front of Droster Grocery and Filling Station at 1438 Sherman Avenue, run by Red Whitney. The children are Whitney's nieces ...
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1940
Description: "Sifting and Winnowing" plaque mounted at front door of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Plaque donated by t...
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Bradley Hospital

Date: 1940
Description: Exterior view of Bradley Hospital on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The building was a gift of H.C. Bradley and was used for the treatment of ...
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Bradley Hospital

Date: 1940
Description: Exterior view of Bradley Hospital on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Home Economics Building

Date: 1940
Description: Exterior of entrance to Home Economics building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The building has awnings over several windows.
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Infirmary at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: 1940
Description: Infirmary on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Exterior of three-story building, with a circular path around some shrubs in the yard.
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Journalism House

Date: 1940
Description: View from street of the porch of the house at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A group of women are gathered on the fron porch. Snow covers the ground.
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Nurses' Dormitory

Date: 1940
Description: View across street of dormitory on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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North Carroll Street

Date: 1940
Description: View looking north across intersection towards the 400 block of North Carroll Street. A light snow clings to the trees and roofs of the houses. A car is ap...
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St. Paul's University Chapel

Date: 1940
Description: View from State Street looking towards the front of St. Paul's University Chapel, 723 State Street. Fitch Court runs along the left side of the building to...
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Wisconsin Historical Society Building

Date: 1940
Description: The State Street side of the Wisconsin Historical Society building and sidewalk. A large tree is in the left foreground. Bascom Hill is in the Background.

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