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Vilas Park Carousel

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Description: Children riding the carousel (merry-go-round) at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), donated by the citizens of the Madison area. A stone bridge is in the ba...
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Aerial View of Football Game at Camp Randall

Date: 1963
Description: Aerial view of Camp Randall during a football game on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus with Picnic Point in the background.
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Republican House Restaurant

Date: 1952
Description: Exterior view of the Republican House Restaurant with patio tables and umbrellas set up outside.
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Republican House Restaurant

Date: 1952
Description: Front exterior view of the Republican House Restaurant.
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Turner Hall

Date: 1960
Description: Turner Hall, a Swiss social center in Monroe.
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Carillon Tower

Date: 1963
Description: Elevated view of the Carillon Tower and Social Science Building, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Picnic Point and Lake Mendota are in the ba...
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Kiddie Train at the Vilas Park Zoo

Date: 1960
Description: Colorful locomotive pulling several cars full of children at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Although referred to as the "Kiddie Train," the caption ...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Lower Campus

Date: 1963
Description: Color postcard of the exterior of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin from across the Library Mall. The University of Wisconsin Memorial Library is o...
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Hotel Rogers

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Description: Colorized postcard view from street of the Hotel Rogers on a street corner. Text on front reads: "Hotel Rogers, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin."
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Stonefield

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Description: Elevated view of Stonefield Village, with the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "Stonefield, Cassville, Wis."
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The Water Falls in the Village Park

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Description: Ektachrome postcard of a dam created waterfall on the Fox River. A city park is on the banks.
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Fabulous Madison in Wonderful Wisconsin

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Description: Elevated view of the south east campus area with Lake Monona in the background.
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Fabulous Madison in Wonderful Wisconsin

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Description: Aerial view of the Isthmus from over Lake Monona. The Wisconsin State Capitol and Lake Mendota are in the background. In the foreground is John Nolen Drive...
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O.A. Schroeder & Son, Funeral Home

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Description: Illustrated postcard of a funeral home on the corner of King Street and East Wilson Street. The Wisconsin State Capitol is at the end of King Street. Capti...
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First Wisconsin National Bank

Date: 1980
Description: Elevated view from the Wisconsin State Capitol of the glass bank on the corner of N. Pinckney Street and East Washington Avenue.
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Nob Hill Restaurant

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Description: View of the Nob Hill Restaurant beside Lake Monona, with the Madison skyline in the distance. Formerly located at the junction of Olin Avenue and Hwys. 12 ...
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Kennedy Manor Dining Room and Cocktail Bar

Date: 1948
Description: Three views of the Kennedy Manor Dining Room and Cocktail Lounge: exterior of front of the building, the dining room, and bar area with jukebox. Located at...
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The Flame

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Description: View of The Flame Restaurant, Madison's Finest Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar located at 540 State Street, with stools along the bar, and tables along the wal...
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Piper's Garden Cafeteria

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Description: Illustrated postcard view of Piper's Garden Cafeteria. Caption reads: "Piper's Garden Cafeteria, 120 East Mifflin Street, Madison, Wisconsin." Text on reve...
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The Tenderloin Inn

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Description: Illustrated postcard of exterior and interior views of the Tenderloin Inn, famous for beef tenderloin dinners. Caption reads: "The Tenderloin Inn, 2438 Uni...

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