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The Harrison House

Date: 1930
Description: "Gen." Wooster Harrison house, built in 1835. It was reported to have housed Abraham Lincoln overnight.
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Building of Model House

Date: 07 23 1931
Description: Capital Times model home under construction at 2318 Monroe Street.
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Man Delivering Ice with International Truck

Date: 1930
Description: Man removing a block of ice from an International truck for delivery in a residential neighborhood. The house in the background is at 462 Seneca Parkway. T...
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Eugene and Beth Coombs Residence

Date: 03 04 1937
Description: Eugene and Beth Coombs house, 212 Lakewood Boulevard, Lakewood, showing attached garage.
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Eugene Coombs House

Date: 03 04 1937
Description: Coombs house, 212 Lakewood Boulevard.
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Installing Rock Wool Insulation

Date: 11 21 1936
Description: Three men on scaffolding are installing Capitol Rock Wool insulation, from a R.H. and E.H. Carpenter Inc. truck into a house at 616 N. Carroll Street.
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Chicago & Northwestern R.R. Crossing at Blair Street

Date: 11 12 1936
Description: Chicago & Northwestern Railroad tracks, looking east at the crossing of S. Blair Street, King Street, E. Wilson Street, and Williamson Street. Included in ...
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Madison Railways Bus

Date: 10 31 1935
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of Madison Railways bus on the Capitol Park route. The front angle doors are open.
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Chapman Home Exterior from Southeast after Fire

Date: 12 29 1932
Description: View from hill looking down at the Chandler B. and Frances Chapman home exterior from the southeast after the fire. There is a man near the porch entrance.
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Sherman Park House Under Construction

Date: 04 03 1930
Description: Steve Schmidt house under construction in Sherman Park subdivision. The house is located at 1406 Farragut Street.
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Residential Housing

Date: 1936
Description: View down road of mass-produced residential housing with farm in background.
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International Station Wagon

Date: 03 22 1934
Description: Passengers and luggage in an International station wagon ("woody") outside a large house or hotel.
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Passengers Board International Station Wagon

Date: 03 22 1934
Description: A man and a woman prepare to board an International station wagon ("woody") while the uniformed driver handles their luggage. Another man and woman are alr...
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Taliesin Apprentice Accomodations

Date: 1935
Description: Drafting table, possibly used by John Howe at Taliesin, residence of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of...
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Taliesin Apprentice Accommodations

Date: 1935
Description: Drafting table, possibly belonging to John Howe, Taliesin, the summer residence of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship. Taliesin is located in t...
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Taliesin Apprentice Accommodations

Date: 1935
Description: Drafting table, possibly belonging to John Howe, Taliesin, home of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of S...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread." In the foreground are the walls and steps of the swimming pool and the rear elevation of th...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Workmen working on the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Concrete columns and steel I-beams used in the construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building...

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