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Galloway House Museum

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Description: Galloway House Museum and flower-laden lawn on a sunny, summer day. Large oak trees stand to the left and right of the museum. Two benches, a bird bath, ...
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Colgate Residence

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Description: View toward the front of the "Fillston" mansion of Mrs. R.R. Colgate. With shrubs, flower gardens and a gravel driveway.
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Courtyard Garden

Date: 1928
Description: A garden in late summer with dahlias and marigolds at the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. The house, a brick wall and decorative fence encl...
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Formal Garden on Dickenson Estate

Date: 09 1925
Description: View of garden landscaping on the Dickenson estate.
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Formal Garden

Date: 09 1925
Description: Formal garden with small pond, and in the background a vine-covered gazebo with a bench inside. Original caption reads: "Landscape — formal garden. 'Rydalm...
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Residential Backyard Garden

Date: 09 1925
Description: Backyard garden of a suburban residence.
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Garden in Yard of Residence

Date: 05 1925
Description: Garden with an arbor in the yard of a suburban residence.
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Park Lawn Bordered by Plants

Date: 1924
Description: Elizabeth Park in Hartford, Connecticut. View of a small portion of the park's property bordered by plants. The original caption describes it as "well-plan...
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Home Garden

Date: 06 1931
Description: Home garden in a residential neighborhood. Landscaping includes iris and peonies in borders along a driveway, and an arched trellis near the backyard. Orig...
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Landscaping in Residential Neighborhood

Date: 09 1928
Description: Backyard landscaping, including a decorative fence, in a residential neighborhood demonstrates its extensive planning and upkeep.
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Intricate and Large Residental Garden

Date: 07 1927
Description: View of intricate home garden of L.B. Olmstead, demonstrating extensive planning and upkeep.
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Landscape Garden with Bird Bath

Date: 06 1931
Description: Landscaping near side door of residence with roses, ivy arch trellis, and bird bath.
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Landscaping along Foundation and Porch

Date: 06 1926
Description: View of climbing plants on trellises along the foundation and porch of a house.
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Landscaping of Suburban Residence

Date: 06 1926
Description: Front yard landscaping of suburban house including foundation planting, terraced lawn, and window boxes. On the left is a driveway leading to a garage.
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Wisconsin State Capital Looking West

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Description: Elevated view of the State Capitol looking west in Madison, Wisconsin. A corner of the Capitol Square and the Capitol Lawn are in the foreground. Automobi...
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Trimpey Studio Article

Date: 08 1925
Description: A brief article describing the new studio of photographer E.B. Trimpey, including photographs of the front and rear of the building. There is a landscaped ...
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Frank B. Fargo House

Date: 1910
Description: A corner view of the Frank B. Fargo house is centered on the onion-domed polygonal tower. The open, wrap-around two-story porch features paired columns, ba...
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Large Home with Manicured Lawn

Date: 06 30 1926
Description: View across manicured lawn towards a large house with two-story columns.
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Three Women Posing in front of Large Home

Date: 06 30 1926
Description: View across lawn towards three women posing in front of a large home with a manicured lawn.
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One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riverside Park

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Description: View of flower beds in a park. An excursion boat is in the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riversi...

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