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Soldiers' Orphans' Home/Monona Academy

Date: 1877
Description: This building, on an entire block of Spaight and Brearly Streets with Lake Monona, was originally the governor's mansion for Leonard J. Farwell. The Farwel...
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Governor Rennebohm Pushing Wheelbarrow

Date: 12 03 1948
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm pushing a load of dirt in a wheelbarrow while helping workmen excavate for a garage to be constructed at the Governor's residence,...
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Octagonal House

Date: 1877
Description: This building, on an entire block of Spaight and Brearly Streets with Lake Monona, was originally the governor's mansion for Leonard J. Farwell. The Farwel...
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The Candle Room at Morris-Jumel Mansion

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Description: Interior of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, also known as Washington's Headquarter's, built in 1765 by Colonel Roger Morriw and Mary Philipse. The view includes ...
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Prince Philip Planting an Elm

Date: 1980
Description: University of Wisconsin professor of plant pathology and forestry Eugene B. Smalley (1926-2002), right, is watching as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is...
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Fire at a Gilman Street Mansion

Date: 12 02 1958
Description: Fire scenes at a three-story, converted mansion at 7 East Gilman street. Two men are carrying stacks of clothing near the front entrance. Ladders are leani...
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Governor's Mansion — Kitchen

Date: 1930
Description: Another view of the kitchen, with the Reliable stove against the wall on the left, and a corner of the sink in the foreground. The window on the back wall ...

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