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Night View of Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1955
Description: A nighttime view of the Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from Monona Avenue (South Wisconsin Avenue until December 1, 1877; Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union

Date: 08 18 1944
Description: Exterior view of the front of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street. The inscription on the wall in front of the base of t...
Painting

Garnhart House

Date: 1938
Description: The house at 424 North Pinckney Street was built by Samuel H. Donnell in 1857-1858. Donnell was one of the architects for the former Capitol, and the house...
Painting

Garnhart House

Date: 1938
Description: The house at 424 North Pinckney Street was built by Samuel H. Donnell in 1857-1858. Donnell was one of the architects for the former Capitol, and the house...
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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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Henry Vilas Zoo

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Description: Several families peer into an animal environment at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo). Three small children stand on top of the stone wall and look over...
Drawing

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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Winterble-Keystone House

Date: 02 03 1949
Description: Historic stone farmhouse at 901 University Bay Drive, recently renovated by Freda Keys Winterble. The house was named "Keystone" after her family. The far...
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West Washington Avenue

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view down West Washington Avenue from the roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Three churches are seen, from left: St. Raphael Catholic Church, Fi...
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State Historical Society Building Under Construction

Date: 05 31 1898
Description: Cyanotype elevated view across Langdon Street from the Red Gym of the Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters under construction.
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Bascom Hill Grave Excavation

Date: 07 13 1918
Description: View of the excavation of two graves located on University Hill (now Bascom Hill). Main Hall (now Bascom Hall) can be seen in the background.
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State Historical Society Courtyard

Date: 1938
Description: Courtyard on the Park Street side of the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building.
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Wisconsin Capitol after 1904 Fire

Date: 1904
Description: Men working on the reconstruction of the fourth Wisconsin State Capitol (third in Madison) after the 1904 fire.
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The McDonnell-Garnhart Residence

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Description: View of the front of the McDonnell-Garnhart residence, 424 North Pinckney Street. This Romanesque revival house was designed in 1857 by Samuel H. Donnell, ...
Postcard

Residence

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Description: Photographic postcard of the N. B. Van Slyke residence . Constructed of stone.
Postcard

St. Paul's University Chapel

Date: 1940
Description: View from State Street looking towards the front of St. Paul's University Chapel, 723 State Street. Fitch Court runs along the left side of the building to...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1960
Description: The State Historical Society of Wisconsin building and grounds after a snowstorm. State Street is on the far left, with Bascom Hill in the background.
Postcard

Lathop Hall, University of Wisconsin

Date: 12 02 1913
Description: Text on front reads: "Lathop Hall, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis." View of hall from across University Avenue on the University of Wisconsin-Madiso...
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Clarence and Robbie G. at Findlay House

Date: 1912
Description: Two young men are standing in the foreground. Behind them is a fence and a house. There is a yard swing in the yard on the right. Caption reads: "Madison, ...

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