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La Follette and Railroad Group

Date: 12 22 1930
Description: Phil La Follette confers with rail chiefs. Front row (left-right): F.B. Seymour, Green Bay and Western, Philip F. La Follette, Governor-elect, Fred W. Sarg...
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Executive Mansion

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Description: The governor's Executive Mansion was originally built in 1856, reflecting a combination of architectural styles. In 1971 the mansion and its grounds earned...
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Governor's Executive Residence

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Description: Holiday card from Warren P. Knowles, Governor of Wisconsin, 1965-1971. The front of the card has a color image of the Wisconsin governor's mansion glued o...
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Governor Kohler Sr. with Fifteen Representatives of Rotary International

Date: 06 02 1930
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler Sr. stands for a group portrait with several men and women on a lawn with trees and foliage. He is the fifth person from the righ...
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Governor Tommy G. Thompson

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Description: A waist up portrait of Tommy Thompson, Wisconsin's 42nd governor. A staircase and a potted fern are visible in the background.
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Governor Knowles Fishing at Teal Lake

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Description: Governor Warren Perley Knowles, 37th Governor of Wisconsin, standing on the shoreline of Teal Lake holding a fishing pole.
Postcard

Drawing Room, Executive Mansion

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Description: Interior of the drawing room at the Governor's Mansion. The room is furnished with antique furniture, draperies and chandeliers. A woman's portrait is hang...
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Governor's Mansion — Parlor

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the parlor in the Governor's Mansion. A large mirror is on the wall on the left, chairs are arranged along the left side of the room, and ...
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Governor's Mansion — Entrance Hall

Date: 1930
Description: View of the entrance hall looking towards the front door, which has sidelights, and a fan window above covered by a curtain. On the left is a large carved ...
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Governor's Mansion — Fountain

Date: 1930
Description: View of the fountain, which is from the second Capital, in the backyard. Lake Mendota is down the hill in the background. The fountain is empty, and the tr...
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Governor's Mansion — Front Entry

Date: 1930
Description: Front entry looking towards curved staircase. An arched doorway leading to the Drawing Room is on the left, and the arched doorway on the right leads to th...
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Governor's Mansion — Parlor Bay Window

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the alcove, with three bay windows which have tied back drapes, a valance, and lace curtains. The view looks out to the right side yard of...

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