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Group of People on Lake

Date: 1900
Description: Group of men and women on the shore of an unidentified lake. Nearby, a second group of children, men, and women are pushing off from the shoreline in row b...
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Family on Court House Hill

Date: 1900
Description: Family group resting on Court House hill, near Perkin's cottage.
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Ada Bass and Friends near Fox River

Date: 1900
Description: Ada Bass with friends on the shore of the Fox River.
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Ada Bass and Daughter Everetta

Date: 1890
Description: Ada Bass sitting in a rocking chair reading, while her daughter Everetta is sweeping the front porch of the family home.
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At the Fish Pond

Date: 05 1902
Description: Small group of people, including Alex Krueger, Mrs. E.S. Goetsch, Barnie Goetsch, and Dorothy Goetsch at a fishing hole in Shelby Co.
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People on Lake Shore

Date: 
Description: Men, women, and children sitting and walking on the shore of a lake, possibly Lake Michigan, near a partially constructed pier.
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People Along a Country Road

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Description: A group of men, women, and children sit in the shade on the side of a country road. A dog is sitting under a tree on the left, and a horse-drawn vehicle ap...
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Relaxing in the Woods

Date: 1898
Description: A group of men, women, and children pose for a photograph as they relax in the woods around a large hammock. In the background is a shoreline.
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Bethesda Springs

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Description: A large group of well-dressed people are gathered around a gazebo at Besthesda Springs.
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Group Posed in Garden Setting

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Description: Woman seated on a park bench holding flowers. A young man stands behind her leaning on the bench, and two boys are posed nearby. One boy holds a box camera...
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Syl and Aunt Helen at Wild Rose Cottage

Date: 1900
Description: Syl and aunt Helen at Wild Rose cottage. Syl leans over the railing of the porch while Helen reclines in a hammock reading a book.
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Beach and Swimming Pool

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Description: Elevated view down boardwalk toward people swimming and sunbathing on a beach, while others on the right are using a swimming pool located near the boardwa...
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Sitting on a Sidewalk

Date: 1936
Description: Five people sitting on a sidewalk outside of a building. A woman stands on a stoop in the doorway.
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Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Outing

Date: 08 27 1910
Description: A group portrait of members and families of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local 118. The g...
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Monona Lake Assembly

Date: 1886
Description: Women and children, who are members of the Monona Lake Assembly, relax beneath the trees at the Monona Lake Assembly grounds. There are tents and small bui...
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Cottages at Atcheson's Resort

Date: 1930
Description: View of resort cottages near a lake. A group of vacationers are sitting on the lawn and porch. A birdhouse on a tall post is among trees on the right. Hill...
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Golden Rule Park

Date: 1927
Description: View across lawn towards the entrance to Golden Rule Park. A large sign says "Golden Rule Park / Welcome." Men, woman and children are posed near cabins an...
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 124-131

Date: 
Description: Sunday was the day when, to a stranger,
almost nothing happened. But to us
it was the best day of all
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A Day in the Park

Date: 1903
Description: Family group enjoying themselves on the lawn in Tenney Park.

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