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Olin Terrace

Date: 03 03 1957
Description: A view of Olin Terrace. The terrace and fountain were built in 1934 by CWA and FERA workers. It was designed by Frank Riley, Madison architect, in the Ital...
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Sharing a Drink of Water

Date: 07 20 1987
Description: A little girl offers her place at a fountain to a large Newfoundland-mix dog who takes a drink on a hot day.
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Court Street

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view looking down Court Street in Janesville toward the west.
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Capitol Park Fountain

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Description: A large marble fountain in Capitol Park.
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Elevated New York Street Scene

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Description: Elevated view of a street scene in downtown, featuring a small park with a fountain, and many pedestrians among tall buildings.
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West Side of Square

Date: 1911
Description: View of the West side of the town square, with automobiles, horse-drawn carts, pedestrians and a fountain. The street is lined with storefronts including "...
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Southington Green

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Description: View of the central city park and its fountain with the First Congregational Church in the background.
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Public Outdoor Drinking Fountain

Date: 06 16 1952
Description: Gail Habermann is shown in front of city hall using a new type of public drinking fountain called an 'angle jet' which replaces the old 'bubbler' type. The...
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Court Square in Business District

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Description: Elevated view of a public square in a business district. Automobiles, pedestrians, and horses and carriages surround a large figural fountain which was ere...
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Broad Street in Business District

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Description: Slightly elevated view down Broad Street in a business district. Pedestrians stand on the sidewalk near a cafe, drug store, and parked automobiles. There i...
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Iowa Street

Date: 1920
Description: View up unpaved street. There is a horse-drinking fountain on the left side of the road, and pedestrians are on sidewalks in the background.
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Badger State Bank

Date: 1905
Description: View from street of the Badger State Bank, which is on the first floor. On the second floor is a dentist's office. A telephone or telegraph pole is on the ...
Postcard

Scene in Court House Park

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Description: Colorized postcard view of a park in a central business district. There is a fountain, a statue, and benches along the walkway. Caption reads: "Scene in Co...
Postcard

Greetings from Black River Falls, Home Coming Festival

Date: 1908
Description: Photographic postcard view of five framed images from around Black River Falls; the bridge crossing the river, Main Street, the Court House Yard and founta...
Postcard

City Hall Square

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Description: View through a City Hall archway of the city square, which includes a statue, a streetcar, and a decorative lamp post. Caption reads: "City Hall Square, Mi...
Postcard

City Hall Square

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Description: Elevated view from City Hall Square, including the Blatz Hotel, Pabst Theater, a fountain, and a streetcar. Caption reads: "City Hall Square, Blatz Hotel a...
Postcard

Union St. and Park

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Description: Elevated view of a park in the foreground with a fountain and a two-level gazebo on the right, and a row of buildings on the left. A horse and a wagon are ...
Postcard

Main and Bridge Streets

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Description: View of the intersection of Main and Bridge Streets. A dentist's office on the corner on the right. A group of boys are standing near a fountain in the mid...

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