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First Three Buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 1865
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison campus showing the first three buildings on campus, South Hall (left), University Hall [Bascom Hall] (center), and North Ha...
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Boy Scout Band

Date: 1920
Description: Group portrait of a Boy Scout band in front of a large brick building, possibly the old Baraboo High School. The bass drum head reads "Boy Scout Band" and ...
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Hillside Home School

Date: 1908
Description: Three boys posing in front of Hillside Home School. The Hillside Home School was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1901 for his aunts, Jane and Ellen Lloyd...
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Lowell School

Date: 11 07 1929
Description: View from street towards the left side of the Lowell Elementary School, 401 Maple Avenue.
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East High School

Date: 11 07 1929
Description: View of East High School, 2218 E. Washington Avenue from the south side.
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Lowell School

Date: 11 07 1929
Description: Front entrance of Lowell School, 401 Maple Avenue.
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Central High School Entrance

Date: 10 04 1926
Description: Entrance to Madison Central High School, 214 Wisconsin Avenue.
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Birthplace of Republican Party

Date: 1929
Description: 75th anniversary celebration of the birth of the Republican Party at Ripon. Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., stands on the podium in front of the Little Whi...
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University of Wisconsin Class

Date: 06 1875
Description: The University of Wisconsin Class of 1876 on the lawn in front of Main Hall (later Bascom Hall). Prominent members of the class included Richard B. Dudgeon...
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The Mazomanie School

Date: 1873
Description: The Mazomanie School, later the high school. A large group of students and teachers are standing in front of the two-story brick building with octagonal cu...
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Harrell International Institute Grounds

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Description: Harrell International Institute grounds. A few people stroll and relax among the trees.
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Cherokee Female Seminary

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Description: A Cherokee Female Seminary. Students stand on the lawn and porch in front of the building.
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Beaser Avenue School

Date: 1910
Description: The Beaser Avenue School, built in 1899 of brick and brownstone in the Richardson Romanesque style. In the background are dwellings and a church building. ...
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Hillside Home School

Date: 1911
Description: Southern elevation of Hillside Home School, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his aunts, Jane and Ellen Lloyd Jones. Taliesin is located in the vicinity o...
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Saint Joseph's School

Date: 1918
Description: Exterior of Saint Joseph's School.
Postcard

Jefferson School in Fond du Lac

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of Jefferson School. Caption reads: "Jefferson School, Fond Du Lac, Wis."
Postcard

Public School

Date: 1915
Description: View towards front and right side of a public school. A U.S. Flag is flying from the top of the belltower. Caption reads: "Public School Honey Creek Wis."
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Jefferson School

Date: 1870
Description: Jefferson School, built on the site of the first cemetery in Janesville.
Postcard

Kenosha High School

Date: 1915
Description: View across lawn toward the high school building. Caption reads: "Kenosha High School, Kenosha, Wis."
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Courthouse and School Building

Date: 1908
Description: View of the courthouse and school building. Caption reads: "Court House and School Bldg., Sturgeon Bay, Wis."

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