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Anti-Vietnam War Demonstration

Date: 1972
Description: A crowd of anti-Vietnam war demonstrators march down Wisconsin Avenue with signs and banners. One banner reads: "Stop the Bombing. Sign the Treaty Now! U.S...
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Parade on the Capitol Square

Date: 1910
Description: A parade turning the corner from Wisconsin Avenue on to the Capitol Square. A horse-drawn wagon in the foreground carries a May Pole and dancers from the K...
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The "Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 1928
Description: Charles Lindbergh's airplane, "Spirit of St. Louis," while visiting Madison.
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Arrival of the "Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 1928
Description: The landing of the "Spirit of St. Louis," carrying Charles Lindbergh.
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Lindbergh's Plane

Date: 1928
Description: The "Spirit of St. Louis," flown by Charles Lindbergh, was the first airplane to fly non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. Lindbergh returned to Madison...
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Lindbergh Returns, Madison

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Crowd greeting the "Spirit of St. Louis" when Charles Lindbergh flew to Madison on August 22, 1927. The crowd at Pennco Field (Royal Airport)was so large ...
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Capitol Square Parade

Date: 1909
Description: Elevated view of a University of Wisconsin-sponsored parade rolling down Mifflin Street on the Capitol Square. One of the banners appears to be about socia...
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Crowd On East Washington Avenue

Date: 1914
Description: East Washington Avenue crowded with people and horse-drawn vehicles.
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Student Demonstration

Date: 
Description: Demonstration with students and National Guardsman in front of the Wolff-Kubly & Hirsig building.
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Flag Drill at Henry Vilas Park

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Description: Fourth of July flag drill at Vilas Park, choreographed by F.W. Kehl in Madison. The land for Vilas Park was donated to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive ...
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Cross Plains from Lutheran Church Hill

Date: 1860
Description: Elevated view of multiple buildings in Cross Plains from Lutheran Church Hill. Many roads and fences cross the fields. Wooded hills are in the background. ...
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Mount Vernon on Arbor Day

Date: 1915
Description: Slightly elevated view of a crowd gathered in Mount Vernon on Arbor Day.
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Monona Park

Date: 1900
Description: View of boaters and crowds at Monona Park. Caption reads: "Monona Park."
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Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" Airplane in Madison

Date: 09 03 1918
Description: A crowd of adults and children looks over a JN-4HG gunnery trainer airplane / biplane which has landed in a field. Airplane has a black cat symbol in a ci...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Boathouse

Date: 1930
Description: Boathouse on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Armory (Red Gym or Old Red) is behind the boathouse. In the left corner, a rowing ream is on t...
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Camp Randall Memorial Arch Dedication

Date: 06 19 1912
Description: Day of the dedication of the Memorial Arch for Camp Randall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. University Heights, with the Buell and Gilmore h...
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Anti-War Demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1970
Description: A large crowd participating in a demonstration against the war in Vietnam, as seen from the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol looking down State Street ...
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Anti-War Demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1970
Description: A large crowd participating in a demonstration against the war in Vietnam, as seen from the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol looking down State Street....
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Peace Parade in Madison

Date: 1970
Description: Elevated view of large crowd with a banner reading: "VETS for PEACE / Bring the Troops Home Now." The crowd is following a Ford Mustang carrying five elder...
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"Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: The "Spirit of St. Louis," in which Charles Lindbergh made the first solo Atlantic crossing, arrives in Madison, where it was greeted by crowds.

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