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Capitol Rotunda

Date: 1940
Description: Interior of Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda at entrances of the South and West galleries.
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Hotel Lobby

Date: 1905
Description: An interior view of a hotel lobby, filled with chairs and other furniture, plants, columns, and several men standing in the background.
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Home of John Johnston

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view from street of home of John Johnston (1836-1904), a successful Milwaukee banker, located at 645 Franklin Place, also known as "The Lion House...
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Vel Phillips in the Milwaukee Common Council

Date: 1970
Description: Vel Phillips speaking into a microphone at her desk in the Milwaukee Common Council. Other desks and men are behind her. The council room has ornate interi...
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Sherwin and Emma Gillett at the Legion of Honor

Date: 1957
Description: Outdoor portrait of Sherwin and Emma Gillett standing under the arch at the Legion of Honor. The museum facade is in the background.
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David Obey and Scott Lilly

Date: 1994
Description: Congressman and Chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee David Obey and Scott Lilly stand on either side of the double doors leading into the offi...
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Castle of Good Hope 2

Date: 1910
Description: View from inside the grounds of the facade of the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa. A man stands on the balcony above the columned entrance.
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City Hall

Date: 1910
Description: City Hall in Cape Town, South Africa. In the background are mountains.
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The Propylaea

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Jack of Clubs displays a drawing of "The Propylaea," a large cathedral like ...
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Service building

Date: 1901
Description: Souvenir playing card out of a full deck from the Pan-American Exposition. The Queen of Hearts displays a drawing of the "Service Building," a large castle...
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Fleet of Internationals

Date: 1939
Description: View across street towards a fleet of Internationals delivered in the spring to Post Office Department.
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The State Capitol

Date: 1945
Description: The 4th Wisconsin State Capitol, built in 1906-1917.
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Boy's Eye View

Date: 11 1968
Description: A young boy is kneeling and peering in between balusters of a balustrade indoors at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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