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Stunt Rider

Date: 1896
Description: Lee Richardson performing stunts on a bicycle in front of a large crowd standing on the ground, as well as seated in bleachers at the Appleton County Fair ...
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Wisconsin National Guard, Light Horse Squadron, Troop A

Date: 1887
Description: Members of the Wisconsin National Guard Light Horse Squadron, Troop A standing in a row. Three women and one man, visitors to Camp Douglas, stand facing th...
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Cadets on Campus

Date: 1885
Description: Elevated view across Bascom Hill on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. Student cadets in training march past South Hall down Bascom Hill.
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Lake Monona Steamboat Launch

Date: 1872
Description: View from shoreline towards two small sidewheel steam launches on Lake Monona. The sign on the steam launch on the left side of the pier reads: "Scutanawbe...
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Steam Yacht Decorated with Flags and Pennants

Date: 1885
Description: Small steam yacht decorated with pennants on Lake Geneva. A small group is at the front of the yacht. Shoreline with boathouses and dwellings can be seen i...
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Rex Magnus Club Entertainment

Date: 10 09 1887
Description: Posed group portrait outdoors of members of the Rex Magnus Club and representatives of the “Press of the United States” whom they are entertaining.
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Semi-Centennial Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Decorated arch erected on State Street as part of the Semi-Centennial celebration of statehood. The arch bears a representation of Commodore Dewey's victor...
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Rex Magnus Club

Date: 10 09 1887
Description: A large group of men pose outside the Rex Magnus Club. Some of the men on the left are holding musical instruments. The words "Rex Magnus" are on the roof.
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Aftermath of a Fire

Date: 1895
Description: Elevated view of the aftermath of a fire, with several buildings surrounding the cleared area. Identified as Fairchild in Eau Claire County and the remains...
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Aftermath of a Fire

Date: 1895
Description: Aftermath of a fire, with several buildings surrounding the cleared area. Identified as Fairchild in Eau Claire County.
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Bicycling Outing

Date: 10 04 1896
Description: View down sidewalk of a group of men and women standing near a large brick building. Bicycles are leaning against the curb and the side of the building. Th...
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Steamboats at Geneva Bay

Date: 1890
Description: Elevated view from shoreline of two side wheeled steamboats, the "Lucius Newberry," left, and the "Lady of the Lake," docked at Geneva Lake. Other smaller ...
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Frolic at the Edward M. Fuller Residence

Date: 1890
Description: Group portrait of the Edward M. Fuller family and guests during a pause at a 'frolic' at the residence located east of the Yahara River. Part of the group ...
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The Arthur Kaye

Date: 1898
Description: View across water towards men and women in fine clothes posing on the deck of the steamer Arthur Kaye, which is docked at a pier on Geneva Lake. Nam...
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F.A. Averbeck Co and Cronin's Restaurant

Date: 1890
Description: View across street towards the F.A. Averbeck Company, a jewelry and clock shop, and Cronin's Restaurant, on the corner of Main and South Pinckney Streets. ...
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Charles Pfeifer Float in Spanish American War Parade

Date: 1898
Description: View of a horse-drawn float decorated with banners and flags and rows of pharmaceuticals on shelves. Two costumed children are posing in the back. A large ...
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Two-Oared Sculling

Date: 1890
Description: Slightly elevated view across water towards the starting line of a two-oared scull race on Geneva Lake. At the front of the line a judge wearing a dark jac...
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Commander Russell and Staff at Dept. Reunion — Camp Logan at Omaha

Date: 09 1887
Description: Outdoor group portrait of six men sitting around a table in military uniform in an open field. On the table are pens, an inkwell, two cigar boxes and paper...
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Steamboat "Satirio"

Date: 1891
Description: View across water towards the steamboat "Satirio," owned by Henry Ainsworth. There is an American flag flying from the prow, and a banner hanging off the e...
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The Steamboat "Scutanawbequon"

Date: 04 17 1866
Description: Elevated view of the steamer "Scutanawbequon" being carried by a wagon to the lake for launching. This is probably a street on the Capitol Square. Many peo...

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