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Crucifixion Scene at St. Camillus Novitiate

Date: 1946
Description: Statues depicting the crucifixion of Christ, surrounded by flowers before the chapel. Two pine trees are behind the chapel.
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Taliesin

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior view of Frank Lloyd Wright's residence, Taliesin, from the southeast, emphasizing the broad overhangs and horizontal lines of the structure. Holly...
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Playland

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Description: A view of Playland, an amusement center with a fountain, a plaza and a casino. Pedestrians stroll across the plaza and three flags fly above the sprawling...
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Our Lady of Grace Chapel at Saint Thomas Church

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Description: View of Our Lady of Grace Chapel at Saint Thomas Church. A path leads to the entrance of the chapel, a stone structure with an arch, and decorated with pla...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Lower Campus

Date: 1963
Description: Color postcard of the exterior of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin from across the Library Mall. The University of Wisconsin Memorial Library is o...
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Giese Combination Smokehouse and Milkhouse

Date: 2004
Description: This combination smokehouse and milkhouse are still standing on the Giese property.
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Formal Garden

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Description: A couple poses near a sundial on a brick walkway in a park. On the right is the original east wing of French Lick Springs Hotel, established in 1845 and bu...
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Residence of D.P. Lameraux

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a stone mansion surrounded by a stone fence. Caption reads: "Residence of D.P. Lameraux, Beaver Dam, Wis."
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The Office at the State Farm and Craft Museum

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Description: Color postcard of the Office at the State Farm and Craft Museum at Stonefield Village.
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Grounds at Schofield Hotel and Cottages

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Description: View of the grounds with trees and flowers, and on right a drive leads up to the porte-cochere of the Schofield Hotel in the background. Benches are on the...
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"Wee Hoose" Service Station

Date: 1929
Description: Exterior view of a stone building which has a steep, tiled roof, and an awning over the open doorway under the "Wee Hoose" sign. In front are pumps for She...
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Scenic View at Mendota Beach

Date: 05 05 1929
Description: View of a bulb garden in front of a house near Lake Mendota. The far shoreline is in the background. The words "Bird Haven" are written in ink at the botto...
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O.A. Schroeder & Son, Funeral Home

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Description: Illustrated postcard of a funeral home on the corner of King Street and East Wilson Street. The Wisconsin State Capitol is at the end of King Street. Capti...
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Children Looking at Flower Garden

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Description: Children are standing and kneeling around a flower garden. The building on the right may be a school. There is a brick wall in the background, and beyond a...
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Hilgendorf House

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Description: An original half timber pioneer dwelling built in 1842. Located on Hwy 167 near Mequon.
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Garden Scene

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Description: View of a garden, with trees, shrubs flowers. A large stone building is in the background behind the trees and shrubs.
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Capitol Tulips

Date: 1952
Description: The 4th Wisconsin State Capitol, built in 1906-1917. In the foreground is a large, round bed with a display of tulips.
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Oneida County Courthouse

Date: 1975
Description: Text on reverse: "Oneida County Courthouse located at Rhinelander, Wisconsin." The Courthouse is built of stone and has a copper dome. The front has many w...
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Pioneer Village

Date: 1957
Description: A Pioneer Village with timber and masonry structures. Text on back reads: "Ozaukee County, Pioneer Village, Wisconsin. Authentic Buildings and Furnishings....
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College of Law

Date: 03 09 1914
Description: Text on front reads: "College of Law, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis." Exterior view of the Law Building on Bascom Hill on the UW-Madison campus. Th...

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