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Night View of Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1955
Description: A nighttime view of the Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from Monona Avenue (South Wisconsin Avenue until December 1, 1877; Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) with Dome Illuminated

Date: 1902
Description: An unusual photograph of the Wisconsin State Capitol at night with the dome illuminated for a political meeting.
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Sherwood Forest Hotel Dining Room

Date: 1930
Description: Interior of the Sherwood Forest Hotel dining room. Men and women are seated at a table for a meal, and the uniformed waitstaff stand to the left.
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1910
Description: Front entrance of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Awnings are on the windows of the first and second floors.
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Tallman House

Date: 1953
Description: View of the dining room in the Tallman House.
Postcard

State Bank

Date: 1915
Description: Interior view of the cashier stations and light fixtures of the State Bank. Caption reads: "Interior State Bank of Waupun, Waupun, Wis."
Postcard

Night View of Eighth Street

Date: 1905
Description: View of Eighth Street at night. Caption reads: "Sheboygan, Wis. Eighth Street at Night."
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Graham Residence

Date: 1910
Description: Detailed view of the living room ceiling within the residence of Frederick Graham.
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Graham Ceiling

Date: 1910
Description: The ceiling of the living room of the Frederick Graham residence. Built in 1872-1873, on the northwest corner of Racine and 13th Streets.
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First Floor of State Historical Society Building

Date: 1900
Description: View of south stairway and elevator on the first floor of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building.
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Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: Library Reading Room as completed in 1901, showing skylights and ceiling fixtures, library tables and lights, and many University of Wisconsin students at ...
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Wisconsin Historical Society Periodical Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: SHSW Periodical Reading Room, showing mezzanine stacks, original tables and lamps, and coffered ceiling treatment. Among the University of Wisconsin studen...
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Eastman Theatre

Date: 1922
Description: Front view of the Eastman Theatre, which opened in 1922, from across the street. The large curving stone building with classical details wraps around the ...
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University Service Flag

Date: 1918
Description: The large service flag that honored all University of Wisconsin students who served during World War I on display in the Reading Room. The students themsel...
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Meeting Room

Date: 1910
Description: The Chamber of Commerce meeting room.
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Business and Professional Women's Club

Date: 1930
Description: A view of chairs, bookshelves, and decorative lighting in the reception room of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, founded...
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Elks Club

Date: 1915
Description: A view of a piano, chairs, a table, and a fireplace in the ladies parlor of the Elks Club, founded in 1868. An open window shows a street scene and a home....
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin Library Reading Room

Date: 1914
Description: View of the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room with people studying at tables.
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Pythian Orphans' Home

Date: 1911
Description: A view of dishes on the dining room tables in Pythian Orphans' Home. Caption reads: "Dining Room."
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Pythian Orphans' Home

Date: 1911
Description: A view of the interior of the main hall of Pythian Orphans' Home. Caption reads: "Main Hall."

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