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Old Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1875
Description: Old Abe, Wisconsin War Eagle, perched on a stars and stripe shield near a cannon at the Wisconsin State Capitol. There is a flag in the background.
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Old Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1875
Description: Old Abe, Wisconsin War Eagle, perched on a stars and stripes shield next to a cannon at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Old Abe has his back turned towards t...
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Boxed Artillery Cart Ready for Shipment

Date: 05 17 1918
Description: Boxed 240 mm mortar cart ready for shipment to the U.S. military from International Harvester's McCormick Works. Includes a trench mortar barrel. A man is ...
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Capitol Park Fountain

Date: 1898
Description: The replica of the Centennial Fountain in the Capitol Park, where people relax on a park bench. This view looks toward the intersection of Main and Carroll...
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Capitol Park Fountain

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Description: A replica of a fountain from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition that was installed in the Capitol Park near the East Wing of the second capitol in Madi...
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Camp Randall Memorial Arch

Date: 1912
Description: Camp Randall Memorial Arch and Civil War cannons. The memorial was built to honor Wisconsin Civil War soldiers and is located on the University of Wisconsi...
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Soldiers Home with Cannon

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home with a cannon in the foreground.
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Soldiers Home with Cannon and Wagon

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Description: Soldiers Home with cannon and wagon in the foreground.
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St. Norbert College Main Hall

Date: 1943
Description: The Main Hall for St. Norbert College. A cannon is surrounded by shrubs and a lawn in the foreground.
Postcard

Waukesha Public Library

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Description: Exterior view of the Waukesha Public Library. There is a cannon on the lawn near a tree. Caption reads: "Public Library, Waukesha, Wis."
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Portage County Courthouse

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view across street towards the Portage County courthouse. A monument and a cannon are on the lawn in front. Caption reads: "Court House, Stevens P...
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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1867
Description: E.T. Mix designed the original building of the National Soldiers Home in 1867. At the time the structure was dedicated on 28 September 1867, the wings had ...
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Truck Parked at City Hall

Date: 12 05 1925
Description: A man sits behind the wheel of an International truck parked in front of an old "City Hall" building. There is a cannon displayed on the front lawn.
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Pawling & Harnischfeger Co. Truck with Artillery Gun Mounted on Bed

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Description: A Pawling and Harnischfeger Company truck, with an artillery gun mounted on the bed, decorated with banners and flags. Two soldiers are standing on the bac...
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Old Abe Taking a Sunbath "Wayside Gems" Photograph

Date: 1879
Description: Old Abe, the Wisconsin War eagle, is perched outdoors with his wings stretched a little, on a stars and stripes shield near a cannon with a flag in the bac...
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Union Park

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Description: Civil War memorial statue and fountain in a town park with a cannon in the background. Parkgoers relax on the surrounding benches in the shade of trees.
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Washington Memorial School

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Description: View toward Washington Memorial School. There is a cannon on the right near a stone wall. The school has large, stained glass windows.
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John Brown's Fort and Portrait of John Brown

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Description: View of John Brown's Fort, built in 1848 and originally constructed for use as a guard and fire engine house for the federal Harpers Ferry Armory in Harper...
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Cannons Beneath Trees Near Log Cabins

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Description: A view of cannons beneath trees behind a wooden fence. Two log cabins are in the background.
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Marine Barracks and Grounds

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Description: A view of a marine barracks from across the grounds. Cannons are on the right, next to a flag pole.

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