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Oak Tree near Washburn Observatory

Date: 10 16 1927
Description: Oak tree near Washburn Observatory on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Oak Tree

Date: 1926
Description: Old oak tree at University of Wisconsin Washburn Observatory.
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Cows on Observatory Hill

Date: 1900
Description: Fenced-in, the cattle find a grassy pasture of Observatory Hill below Washburn Observatory on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Observatory Hill

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of Observatory Hill on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus of the United States National, Wisconsin State Farm Experiment Station, Pro...
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Underwood Observatory

Date: 1930
Description: Underwood Observatory at Lawrence College.
Postcard

Beloit College Observatory

Date: 1905
Description: Beloit College Observatory. Caption reads: "Beloit College Observatory, Beloit, Wis."
Postcard

Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1905
Description: View across field towards the observatory. Caption reads: "Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior of Yerkes Observatory.
Postcard

Entrance of Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: The entrance to Yerkes Observatory. Caption reads: "Entrance, Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, at Williams Bay, Wis."
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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior of Yerkes Observatory.
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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior of Yerkes Observatory.
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Bird's-Eye View of Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1950
Description: Bird's-eye view of Yerkes Observatory.
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Washburn Observatory

Date: 10 03 1976
Description: Exterior of Washburn Observatory, a gift to the University of Wisconsin-Madison from Cadwallader C. Washburn, on Observatory Hill overlooking Lake Mendota,...
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View from Picnic Point

Date: 1900
Description: View of the city from across Lake Mendota at Picnic Point. There is a tree on the shoreline on the left, and a person is in a boat near the shoreline in th...
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Milwaukee Downer "Quad"

Date: 1972
Description: Green Hall from the northeast. North end of Johnson Hall is at left foreground. Observatory tower and roof details of Merrill Hall in center background.
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Home Economics Building

Date: 1922
Description: Home Economics building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Washburn Observatory is on the hill behind.
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Home Economics Building

Date: 1922
Description: Elevated view of the Home Economics Building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Washburn Observatory is on the hill in the background.
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Observatory

Date: 1930
Description: Observatory building behind a group of trees on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Observatory and Lake Mendota

Date: 1910
Description: Observatory building on hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Lake Mendota and Picnic Point are in the background.
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Washburn Observatory Administration Building

Date: 1907
Description: View up sidewalk of building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

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