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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, ... |
| Date: | 10 07 1973 |
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| Description: | A rock terrace in the yard of a house at 5606 Old Middleton Road. |
| Date: | 06 1926 |
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| Description: | Perennials and evergreens planted on the lawn of a brick home. Ivy is growing up the exterior walls of the house. |
| Date: | 1909 |
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| Description: | Stone Stairway. At the top there is a decorative balcony overlooking the stairway, and part of a building can be seen. Caption reads: "Stone Stairway, Lake... |
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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... |
| Date: | 1924 |
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| Description: | View down a wide, tree-lined neighborhood street. Well-maintained lawns and houses can be seen on the left. A man with a reel mower is working in a yard, a... |
| Date: | 1924 |
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| Description: | View from across street of the landscaping of a suburban home. Original title reads: "Good foundation plantings. Desirable open lawn evergreens may eventua... |
| Date: | 1924 |
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| 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... |
| Date: | 06 1931 |
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| Description: | Front yard landscaping of house in a residential neighborhood. Original caption reads: "Home of Mock Jr., 15 S. Commonwealth Ave., 2nd prize winner in 'Tri... |
| Date: | 06 1931 |
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| Description: | L.A. Hawkins is sitting at a rock and water garden feature at the home of C. Mock Jr., 15 S. Commonwealth Avenue. |
| Date: | 09 1928 |
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| Description: | Backyard landscaping, including a decorative fence, in a residential neighborhood demonstrates its extensive planning and upkeep. |
| Date: | 06 1926 |
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| 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. |
| Date: | 06 1926 |
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| Description: | Front yard with shrubs and evergreens around foundation of suburban house. |
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| Description: | A walkway surrounded by a lawn and trees leads to the state Capitol building. The building features a large dome with Wisconsin on top, columns, a detailed... |
| Date: | 1910 |
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| Description: | An album page decorated with a watercolor painting of blue flowers and green stems featuring four views of the Frank B. Fargo house on Mulberry Street. A c... |
| Date: | 1969 |
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| Description: | View towards the three glass domes at the Mitchell Park Conservatory. In the foreground three people are walking up a stairway on the grounds of the park. ... |
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| Description: | External view across lawn towards the entrance, parking area and lanai of a mid-century modern home by Lake Wisconsin. The lake and a small island are visi... |
| Date: | 09 26 1910 |
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| Description: | Text on front reads: "Normal Lawn, Whitewater, Wis." The lawn in front of the Whitewater Normal School. The area is landscaped with trees, shrubs and plant... |
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