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Early Chicago Drugstore

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Description: Museum exhibit for the Chicago Historical Society depicting what a typical early Chicago drugstore looked like.
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Juliusspital Apotheke

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Description: The palace-like Juliusspital was founded in 1576 by Prince Bishop Julius Echter as a refuge for the sick and the poor. The Rococo apothecary (reproduction ...
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Woman's Building

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Description: The Woman's Building is situated in the northwest part of the park that faces the great Lagoon, with the Wooded Island in the distance. Designed by Miss So...
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Worcester Art Center

Date: 1953
Description: View of the front of the art center. Caption reads: "The Worcester Art Center, Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis."
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Sauk County Historical Society Museum

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Description: View from street towards the building.
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Grand Army Home

Date: 1955
Description: A display of military memorabilia at the Grand Army Home. Caption reads: "Museum - Grand Army Home - King, Wis".
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Douglas County Historical Museum

Date: 1940
Description: A spinning wheel, chair, and other kitchen objects in the corner of a room. Caption reads: "Corner of Pioneer Kitchen, Douglas County Historical Museum, Su...
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Douglas County Historical Museum

Date: 1940
Description: Dipslay of Sioux Indian Relics. Caption reads: "Barry Room, Sioux Indian Relics, Douglas County Historical Museum, Superior, Wis."
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Door County Museum

Date: 1945
Description: Exterior view of the Door County Museum. Caption reads: "Door County Museum, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin."
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Door County Historical Museum

Date: 1930
Description: Drawing of the museum. Caption reads: "Door County Historical Museum." Text at bottom right of drawing: "William J. Bernhard, Architect."
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Logging Museum

Date: 1920
Description: Logging Museum in Rhinelander. Caption reads: "Museum, Rhinelander, Wis."
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Colonial Farm House Display

Date: 1946
Description: The "Colonial Farm House" in the Harvester Farm exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Caption reads: "Colonial Farm House, Harvester Farm,...
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Public Library, Museum

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior view across street towards the library and museum. Caption reads: "Library and Museum, New London, Wis."
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Park Street from University Campus

Date: 1905
Description: Parker [sic] Street, looking toward Lake Mendota. A portion of the Wisconsin Historical Society building is on the right. Caption reads: "Parker St. from U...
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Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1904
Description: Exterior of building from across the street. Facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, and an overall classical theme to the architecture.
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Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of the classical-style building. The facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, ornate railings, and a wide stairway leading to the entra...
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Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior of classical-style building. Facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, ornate railings, and a wide stairway leading to the entrance. Caption ...
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Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior of classical-style building. Facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, ornate railings, and a wide stairway leading to the entrance. A man is...
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Wisconsin Avenue's Court of Honor

Date: 1935
Description: West Wisconsin Avenue, looking east from the Court of Honor. Caption reads: "W. Wisconsin Ave., Looking East from Court of Honor, Milwaukee, Wis."
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Milwaukee Public Library and Museum

Date: 1910
Description: Front facade of library building from across the street behind a median strip, which has a statue and a sign that reads "Keep Off the Grass". Caption reads...

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