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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 05 19 1887
Description: View out of entrance to the National Soldiers Home. Fountain and trees framed by arch with hanging lamp.
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Wisconsin Institute for the Deaf and Dumb

Date: 1860
Description: Engraved print of the institute. The building has dome, and at the top is a wind vane. Caption reads: "Wisconsin Institute for the Deaf & Dumb."
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Masonic Home from Above

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view of the Masonic Home, surrounded by a lawn and trees. There are two flagpoles along a driveway leading around the building. Caption reads: "Ma...
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Gateway Entrance to Soldiers Home

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Description: Elaborate gateway, in the shape of an arch, to the National Soldiers Home, with man and boy standing in entrance. The gateway is made of trees, covered wit...
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Soldiers Home

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home Main Entrance

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Description: Exterior view of the main entrance of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home with Cannon

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home with a cannon in the foreground.
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Men at Soldiers Home

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Description: Several men with suitcases are sitting and standing along the road in front of the Soldiers Home.
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Spire of Soldiers Home

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Description: View through trees of the spire of the Soldiers Home. There is a road or path leading through the trees.
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Partial View of Soldiers Home

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Description: Partial view through trees of the exterior of the Soldiers Home.
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Exterior of Soldiers Home

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home with Cannon and Wagon

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Description: Soldiers Home with cannon and wagon in the foreground.
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Soldiers Home with Flag

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home with a flag flying from the spire.
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Soldiers Home

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Entrance to Soldiers Home

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Description: Elaborate gateway in the shape of an arch to the National Soldiers Home. The gateway is made of trees with a miniature building on top.
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Soldiers Home Exterior

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Orphans' Home

Date: 1890
Description: The multi-storied Orphans' Home in Wittenberg. Handwriting on front reads: "Orphans Home Wittenberg Wis".
Postcard

Milwaukee County Alms House

Date: 1917
Description: The Milwaukee County Alms House. Caption reads: "Milwaukee County Alms House, Wauwatosa, Wis."
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Taylor Orphan Asylum

Date: 1890
Description: Taylor Orphan Asylum, viewed from the front.

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