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Camel Rides at the Zoo

Date: 1970
Description: Camel rides at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo) for children, given free by Zor Temple Camel Patrol on Sunday afternoons during the summer. A number of...
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Camel Rides at Vilas Park Zoo

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Description: Watercolor painting by Jens von Sivers presented to the zoo by the Provident Savings and Loan Association. The painting shows children riding camels led by...
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Elk's Club and Avenue Hotel

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Description: Hand-colored view of the Elk's Club, Avenue Hotel and a telegraph office. Caption Reads: "Elk's Club and Avenue Hotel, Madison, Wis."
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Masonic Temple, Madison, Wisconsin

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Description: Hand-colored postcard view of the Masonic Temple located at E. Johnson Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption Reads: "Mas...
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Elks' Club House

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of the clubhouse on a street corner surrounded by trees. Caption reads: "Elks' Club House, Madison, Wis."
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Sterling Court, University of Wisconsin

Date: 1912
Description: Elevated view of Sterling Court. Handwritten on postcard are Varsity Apt's, Chadbourne Hall girls dormitory, and sorority signs marking buildings along the...
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Stirling [sic] Court and Chadbourne Hall

Date: 1910
Description: View up Sterling Court towards Chadbourne Hall, which is marked with a handwritten "X." Sorority houses, also identified by handwriting, are on both sides ...
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Sterling Court, University of Wisconsin

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Description: Elevated view of Sterling Court. Caption reads: "Sterling Court, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis."
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Hotel Kegonsa, Main Street

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Hotel Kegonsa. Main Street, Stoughton, Wis." View down a street lined with businesses. Automobiles are on the street and pedestrians ...

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