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First Congregational Church and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue

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Description: Elevated view of the First Congregational Church and chapel at the corner of North Fairchild Street and West Washington Avenue. The Gates of Heaven Synagog...
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Sand Island Lighthouse

Date: 1915
Description: Sand Island Lighthouse on Apostle Island, Lake Superior. Lighthouse keeper and family are posing in the front of the building.
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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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Waterfront on the Grounds of Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1863
Description: View of the shoreline on the Walker Castle grounds. Two men are boating while a young boy fishes from the shore.
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Exterior of Wright's Bedroom at Taliesin

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Description: Exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright's bedroom, looking southeast, at Taliesin, the summer home of Frank Lloyd Wright. In the courtyard is a sculpture near a poo...
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Bedroom and Terrace

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Description: Exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright's bedroom and terrace, looking southeast, at Taliesin, the summer home of Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is located in the vic...
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Taliesin Looking Towards Wright's Bedroom and Balcony

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Description: Elevated exterior view of Taliesin looking towards Frank Lloyd Wright's bedroom and the terrace off his bedroom as seen from the garden. Taliesin was the ...
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Town Park

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Description: Park with stone-lined waterways, surrounded by woods. In the middle of the image is a small island with a rustic stone hut and in the background are stone...
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Wooded Retreat

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Description: Small round stone building in the woods reflected in a pond or lake.
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Cold Stone Mill

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Description: Waterside view of mill buildings including diverted water stream.
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Mill Falls

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Description: View of a mill dam and falls on the Saluda River with buildings in the background.
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Chagrin River

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Description: Small river winding through the town on a misty day.
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Miss Mason's School for Young Ladies

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Description: Exterior of Miss Mason's School for Young Ladies, designed by A. J. Davis and completed in 1856. The stone building features a porte cochère, sheltered ent...
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Painting of a Pilgrim Voyage

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Description: View of a painting depicting the pilgrim voyage from England in 1620. A large ship containing many passengers sails out of the English harbor. People in ...
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Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 1940
Description: Aerial view of the west side of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus looking towards Bascom Hill. Lake Mendota is in the background on the right.
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Hong Kong Harbor Scene

Date: 09 1951
Description: The large, ornamental office building of Thomas Cook and Sons on the waterfront in Hong Kong. The firm was one of the oldest and largest travel companies i...
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River Boats

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Description: Elevated view towards opposite shoreline where river boats are docked on the bank of the Wisconsin River. The Dells Landing is visible behind the "Winnebag...
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Memorial Day

Date: 1968
Description: "Memorial Day."
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Blatz Old Heidelberg Castel Beer, Label

Date: 1933
Description: Label submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration. "Blatz, Old Heidelberg Castle, Beer, Blatz Brewing Co." Pictured on the label is a sc...
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Fish Creek

Date: 1920
Description: View along shoreline towards a rustic foot bridge which crosses the mouth of Fish Creek, which separates the village of Fish Creek from Peninsula State Par...

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