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Observatory Hill

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Description: A sundial on a pedestal sits on Observatory Hill, overlooking trees, a rooftop, and part of Lake Mendota.
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Observatory and Lake Mendota

Date: 1910
Description: Observatory building on hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Lake Mendota and Picnic Point are in the background.
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President's Residence

Date: 1876
Description: Elevated view of building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, which is located on a hill near Lake Mendota. A winding drive leads up to the hous...
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International Model G Truck Carrying Boxes

Date: 1919
Description: An International model "G" truck is in the process of turning from a brick-paved road onto a dirt drive. On the truck is written Latsch & Son Wholesale Gro...
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Dam at Lock No. 2

Date: 05 06 1894
Description: Monongahela River view of a dam at Lock #2.
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Deserted Cabin

Date: 05 08 1894
Description: A deserted cabin at the mouth of a rocky ravine.
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Cultivated Hillside

Date: 05 08 1894
Description: View from the Ohio River of cultivated hillsides and houses near the shoreline.
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Indiana Hill

Date: 06 06 1894
Description: A large hill on the Indiana shore, with ripples from a boat visible in the foreground.
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A Lone Tree

Date: 06 06 1894
Description: A view at the mouth of the Wabash River of a lone tree on what appears to be a peninsula.
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Wintery View of Mississippi River

Date: 1890
Description: A view from a hill overlooking the town of Alma, on the banks of the Mississippi River, which is frozen. Several churches and residential houses are visibl...
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"Three Chimneys" Land Formations

Date: 1930
Description: A winter view of "The Three Chimneys" in the St. Peter sandstone formation.
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Elevated View over University Avenue

Date: 1931
Description: Tower view from the First Congregational Church of the University campus and University Avenue. Lake Mendota is in the background on the left. The Wisconsi...
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The Capitol Skyline from Bascom Hall

Date: 1945
Description: View of the Wisconsin State Capitol from balcony of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Lake Monona is in the upper right background...
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Upper Campus of University of Wisconsin

Date: 1898
Description: Elevated view over trees towards the west of Upper Campus at the University of Wisconsin. Washburn Observatory, with windmills behind it, is on the right n...
Drawing

American Fur Companies Buildings

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Description: Lithograph view towards river of the American Fur Companies buildings and fenced enclosures, surrounded by hills and trees.
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Bird's Eye View of Cyclone Wreckage

Date: 06 1899
Description: Elevated view of New Richmond after the tornado hit on June 12, 1899. Many people are gathered around the railroad tracks and a few others are seen among t...
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Dam near Steep Hill

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Description: View from shoreline of dam on Kickapoo River. There is a steep hill on the left, and both sides of riverbank are covered with trees.
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La Farge Street Scene

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Description: View down a main street with storefronts, showing large power lines stretching into the distance, and a hill in the background. There are cars parked in fr...
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Ho-Chunk Couple Posed on Rocky Area

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Description: View of a Ho-Chunk man posing standing, and a Ho-Chunk woman posing sitting on a rocky outcrop near a tree. Far below in the background are fields, hills, ...
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International Seabees Trucks

Date: 1944
Description: An International K-5 truck and an M-2-4 truck used by the Seabees are driving along a dirt road built over a body of water.

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