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Aerial View of Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1928
Description: Aerial view of the Wisconsin State Capitol, looking northeast. The Park Hotel on the corner of W. Main Street and S. Carroll Street, is in the foreground.
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The Old Post Office

Date: 08 01 1929
Description: The old U.S. Post Office and Federal Building at 4 East Mifflin Street, just months before it was torn down and replaced by Manchester's Department store. ...
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First Church of Christ Scientist

Date: 08 14 1930
Description: First Church of Christ Scientist, 315 Wisconsin Avenue.
Painting

The Catholic Cathedral in New Orleans

Date: 1859
Description: On an excursion to the South in November 1859, Hölzlhuber made the three-day trip on the steamboat Planet from St. Louis to New Orleans. In the harb...
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Episcopal Church at Cherry and Madison Streets

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Description: View of church.
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First Church of Christ Scientist

Date: 12 30 1973
Description: Exterior view of the First Church of Christ Scientist at 315 Wisconsin Avenue featuring a domed roof and Doric columns.
Photograph

First Congregational Church Steeples

Date: 04 28 1974
Description: Dual steeples on the First Congregational Church at Breese Terrace and University Avenue.
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First Church of Christ Scientist Interior

Date: 05 16 1976
Description: The interior of the First Church of Christ Scientist at 315 Wisconsin Avenue featuring Corinthian-style columns, Roman arches, and ornate capitols.
Photograph

Holy Redeemer Church Interior

Date: 1913
Description: Interior view of the Holy Redeemer Church, also called the "German Catholic" church, decorated for Father Dreis's funeral.
Postcard

Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home

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Description: Interior view looking toward the altar. Caption reads: "Chapel of St. Joseph Orphan Home, Superior, Wis."
Print

City View over Rooftops

Date: 1872
Description: Elevated view over residential area, with several churches in the background.
Photograph

Park and Stone Buildings

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Description: View of a grassy park bordered by four large stone and brick buildings. A convertible is parked on the cobbled street and the the buildings all have diffe...
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Russian Senate from the Winter Palace in Petrograd, Russia

Date: 1917
Description: View of buildings in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) from the Winter Palace. Original caption reads: "Russian Senate (Supreme Court), Marine Tower and St. Isaac...
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Moravian Church

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Description: View toward the round belfry on the roof supported by columns. A clock is below. A group of men pose around the bell, playing instruments.
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Congregational Church

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Description: View toward the front and left side of the church, which has a square belfry. There are three entrances on the front, with a window flanking the side doors...
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Narragansett Church

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Description: A view of the church's interior. A pulpit stands on the left, and on the back wall is an altar-like space, with a cross, candles, and a chalice. Hanging on...
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Aqua Church

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Description: A view of the church's interior. The altar space on the back wall has an architectural feature on the wall that displays Bible verses. To the right is the ...
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Presbyterian Meeting House

Date: 1928
Description: A view of the interior, taken from the altar, looking out to the seating area. U.S. flags hang from the mezzanine seating area, which also houses the organ...
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Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle

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Description: Elevated view of nuns kneeling in front of the sanctuary at Our Lady of the Cenacle, taken from the choir loft. Pews line the aisleway that leads to the sa...
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Columbia University

Date: 1906
Description: Slightly elevated view of St. Paul's Chapel and the surrounding buildings. The structure features a Classical-style porch, columns, pediment, and dome. Arc...

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