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Villa Turicum

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Description: A view of the cut flower vegetable garden at Villa Turicum.
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J.V. Farwell, Jr. Home

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Description: Outdoor view of the residence of Mr. J.V. Farwell, Jr. A curved drive is leading up to the house, which is surrounded by trees and shrubs. Caption reads: "...
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Backyard Landscaping of a House on Van Hise Avenue

Date: 07 25 1929
Description: Backyard landscaping of a house on Van Hise Avenue taken for McKay Nursery.
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Ceylon Building

Date: 1893
Description: Extensive stonework lines the garden path at the Ceylon Building, which is originally from the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The building was purchased ...
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Landscaping Near House

Date: 06 1926
Description: Perennials and evergreens planted on the lawn of a brick home. Ivy is growing up the exterior walls of the house.
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Farmhouse and Landscaping

Date: 06 1923
Description: Landscape surrounding a farmhouse.
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Thordarson Estate

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Description: Hand-colored view of the Thordarson estate including the boathouse and a stone-paved path with benches.
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Thordarson Garden Entrance

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Description: The entrance to the garden framed by a decorative wooden gate.
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Thordarson Garden Fish Pond

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Description: Chester Thordarson stands in his garden with a friend near the fish pond, which has a fountain.
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Man Operating Mower on Grounds

Date: 1899
Description: A man in coveralls is operating a horse-drawn mower on the grounds of a large estate or park. Several benches are on the perimeter of the grounds.
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Saratoga Springs Grotto

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Description: Elevated view of a man and young girl relaxing at a natural-spring grotto park. The spring feeds a fountain set into a paved and sunken courtyard with an a...
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Overton Park Higbee Memorial

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Description: Classical stone memorial with six columns to the memory of Jennie Higbee, founder and principal of a local school for girls. Located in Overton Park which ...
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Rowley House

Date: 1940
Description: A foursquare style house with front and back porches sits on a large landscaped lot with a decorative fence and painted pergola. The house, at 220 Eighth S...
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Brookside Residence

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Description: View of "Brookside" residence featuring outside staircases, sculptures, fountain and a vast lawn.
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Richard Mortimer Residence

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Description: The residence and gardens of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mortimer. View of mansion, gardens, and fountain.
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South Face of Wadsworth Hall

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of the south face of Wadsworth Hall. A flag flies from the pediment. A large lawn with shrubs and trees is in the foreground.
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Fountain at Villa Louis

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Description: View of water spouting from a pipe sticking out of a pond surrounded by stones on the grounds of Villa Louis. The house and two outbuildings are visible am...
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Group on the Steps at Villa Louis

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Description: East facade view of Villa Louis with a group of four men, five women (possibly the Dousman family), and two dogs assembled on and around the steps at an en...
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Elevated View of Clark Street

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view north along Clark Street with pedestrians, street cars, trucks and automobiles. Lincoln Park is on the right; the Belden Stratford Hotel is o...
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Island Woolen Mill Dam

Date: 1925
Description: The Island Woolen Mill dam and bridge over the Baraboo River. In the foreground is a concrete "pergola" which shades a small bench. Molded into a concrete ...

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