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John Bell DAR Chapter Members

Date: 06 12 1947
Description: Outdoor portrait of three members of the John Bell Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter. They are (from left to right), Edna Pike and Mildred...
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Man Sitting on Bench

Date: 1969
Description: An elderly man sitting on a bench reading a newspaper near the World Trade Center.
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Man and Girl on Porch Swing

Date: 1921
Description: A older man and a young girl holding a doll are seated together on a porch swing for an outdoor portrait.
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Thordarson Estate

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Description: Hand-colored view of the Thordarson estate including the boathouse and a stone-paved path with benches.
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The "Madeline"

Date: 1928
Description: Three men posed on the "Madeline." This is a Canadian trip hosted by Henry Woods.
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Log Cabin

Date: 1914
Description: Log cabin known as the "haunted house" on Rock Island, remodeled by Chester Thordarson. There are three people sitting on the porch.
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Thordarson Garden Fish Pond

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Description: Chester Thordarson stands in his garden with a friend near the fish pond, which has a fountain.
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Andy Pafko and His Wife Playing Shuffleboard

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Description: Andy Pafko, ballplayer for the Milwaukee Braves, and his wife playing shuffleboard. They are crouching in front of benches painted with advertising for Zol...
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Camping at Devil's Lake

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of the Herman Taylor family camping at Devil's Lake. There is a moving train in the background on railroad tracks along the shoreline of the ...
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Airplane Crash in Lake Mendota

Date: 07 18 1944
Description: Rescue of airplane which has crashed into Lake Mendota near the north shore. View of the airplane from the water toward the shore and Camp Wakanda. Tom La...
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Farm Machinery Hall at "A Century of Progress"

Date: 06 21 1933
Description: Pedestrians near the entrance to Farm Machinery Hall at the "A Century of Progress" world's fair.
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The Hotel Nelson

Date: 1901
Description: Exterior view of the Hotel Nelson, a brick building with Schlitz Beer signs on top.
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Madison Figure Skating Club

Date: 02 22 1948
Description: Junior members of the Madison Figure Skating Club at Vilas Park. Pictured left to right: Ann Zander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold S. Zander; Judy Hicks,...
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Two Women at CIO Session

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Description: Two women talking on a foliage covered bench as part of a CIO session at Highlander Folk School.
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Tenney Park

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Description: A scenic view down sidewalk towards Lake Mendota. People are standing and looking out towards Maple Bluff in the distance. Caption reads: "Scene from Tenne...
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Uncle Bill Thomas with His Wife

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Description: Uncle Bill Thomas with his wife. Accompanying caption reads, "Billy was local patriarch, who made all furniture at Highlander, was a lay minister and staun...
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Curiosities In Springdale, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: "Curiosities in Springdale, Wisconsin." A view of Nellie Springen, perhaps with her family, at a rocky outcropping enjoying coffee.
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Villa Louis Tea

Date: 05 21 1948
Description: Louis Dousman, great grandson of Hercules Louis Dousman who built the home, is seated on a bench on the lawn with his wife.
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Couple on Riverfront

Date: 1998
Description: A couple walking along the riverfront in winter, with a bridge across the Mississippi in the background.
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Group Playing Cards

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Description: Stereograph of a group of men and women sitting outdoors, playing a card game around a table at Devil's Lake.

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