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Harley-Davidson

Date: 1912
Description: Man in car loaded with milk cans and a large pumpkin or squash looks at man on Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
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Pedestrians on Bascom Hill

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of Bascom Hill and lower campus vicinity from the roof of the Wisconsin Historical Society, which was then under construction. A large group ...
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Aftermath of Peshtigo Fire

Date: 1871
Description: Street scene showing destruction after Peshtigo fire.
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Railroad Damage at the Peshtigo Fire

Date: 1871
Description: Fire destruction near railroad tracks after Peshtigo fire. There are wheel carriages from destroyed boxcars on and near the tracks.
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People on Sled

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Description: Elevated view of a group of people posing on and around horse-drawn sleds. There is a man on the porch of the building in the background.
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Windsled "Hurricane Hazel"

Date: 1946
Description: Windsled "Hurricane Hazel" on Chequamegon. One man is sitting in the windsled, Another man is standing on the ice.
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Soldiers' Grove

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of Soldiers' Grove with a bridge in the foreground.
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Taliesin

Date: 1913
Description: Exterior of Taliesin designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green.
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Hillside Home School

Date: 1915
Description: Hillside Home School designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1901 and constructed over the next two years. The school was operated by the architect's family.
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Altmeyer and Signers of Medicare Bill

Date: 07 30 1965
Description: Caption reads: "Arthur Altmeyer poses outdoors with John Engell (last name?), Paul Douglas, and Oscar Ewing at the signing of the Medicare Bill." Arthur...
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Howard Russell and Dog Team

Date: 1920
Description: Howard Russell with dog team bringing the mail to La Pointe.
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Johnson Wax Research Tower

Date: 1949
Description: View of the Johnson Wax Research and Development Tower under construction.
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U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention

Date: 1890
Description: Slightly elevated view of the members of the United States Pharmacopeial Convention and their families standing for a portrait at Mount Vernon.
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Exterior of Pharmacie Werner

Date: 1889
Description: View of the exterior of the Pharmacie Werner in Boulay/Bolchen, France. This region was part of Germany in 1889. Two men are standing in front of the build...
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Lake Michigan Shore Bluffs

Date: 1877
Description: View of bluffs and buildings on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Gymnastics Team

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Description: A male gymnastics team posing in front of a building.
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NY College of Pharmacy, Class Portrait

Date: 1890
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the Class of 1890, NY College of Pharmacy.
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Irish Milk Boy

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Description: A young boy drives a donkey-powered cart with a large milk can as cargo in Fermoy, Ireland.
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Dr. Hanson's Thermo Water Cure in Milwuakee

Date: 1885
Description: The Milwaukee Thermo Therapae building at Fourth and Sycamore Streets. It was also known as Dr. Hanson's Thermo Water Cure.
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Milwaukee County Airport

Date: 1928
Description: A Hamilton Metalplane, which was manufactured by the Hamilton Aero Manufacturing Co. of Milwaukee, at the Milwaukee County Airport.

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