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Johnson Wax Research Tower

Date: 1949
Description: View of the Johnson Wax Research and Development Tower under construction.
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Shore Scene at Washington Island

Date: 08 24 1964
Description: Shore scene at end of Main Road showing studio and small boats at low water.
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Drying Sisal Fibre in Yucatan

Date: 1910
Description: Workers drying sisal fibre (fiber) in long rows in Yucatan, Mexico. The fibre was used by International Harvester for binder twine production.
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Angel Rock

Date: 1900
Description: View along rockface shoreline towards a woman and two children sitting on Angel Rock. Along a cliff along the opposite shoreline are buildings and a bridge...
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Malcolm E. Willey Residence from Street

Date: 08 1963
Description: Exterior of the of the Malcolm E. Willey residence showing the entrance steps and a portion of the carport. A black car is parked in front of the carport....
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Man in West Pullman Works' Com munity Garden

Date: 07 1932
Description: Man bending over to pick vegetables in the West Pullman Works' community garden. The garden was one of several factory gardens created under International ...
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La Follette and Railroad Group

Date: 12 22 1930
Description: Phil La Follette confers with rail chiefs. Front row (left-right): F.B. Seymour, Green Bay and Western, Philip F. La Follette, Governor-elect, Fred W. Sarg...
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Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane

Date: 1872
Description: View of Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
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Taliensin West Entrance

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Description: A portion of the sculpture and the entrance court and garden at Taliesin West, winter residence of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship.
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Fountain and Theatre at Taliesin West

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Description: Fountain and garden at the entrance to Taliesin West, winter residence of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship. Construction of the Cabaret Theat...
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Dam at Taliesin

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Description: Men working near the dam and hydro house at Taliesin, the summer residence of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship. The hydro house was designed ...
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Construction of the Taliesin Drafting Studio

Date: 1932
Description: Constuction workers working on the construction of the drafting studio at the Taliesin Fellowship Complex. The roof trusses and stone walls are in place. C...
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Bruemmer's (or Brummer's) Dam and Pond

Date: 1905
Description: View from dam looking down river. A large building is in the background. Caption reads: "Looking Over Brummer's Dam, Algoma, Wis."
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Pima Agency Grounds and Buildings

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Description: Elevated view of grounds and buildings of the Pima Agency, near Phoenix.
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Sculpture "Flower In The Crannied Wall" at Taliesin

Date: 1911
Description: The sculpture "Flower in the Crannied Wall" by Richard Bock in the courtyard at Taliesin, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is located in the vicini...
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Hillside Home School

Date: 1911
Description: Southern elevation of Hillside Home School, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his aunts, Jane and Ellen Lloyd Jones. Taliesin is located in the vicinity o...
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Trempealeau River

Date: 1890
Description: Trempealeau River and its banks, with a building and bridge in the background. Caption reads: "Trempealeau River Scene, Blair, Wis."
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Hawks Tavern Smokehouse

Date: 1920
Description: Smokehouse with surrounding trees at Hawks Tavern, also known as Hawks Inn.
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Gallery Covered in Ivy

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Description: Small building completely covered in ivy, with a chimney projecting at the top left side of the roof.
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Woman with a Horse

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Description: A woman, possibly Sarah Jones, wife of William Arthur Jones, with a horse. In the far background is a house and other buildings.

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