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Family Gathered on Lawn

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Description: Syl is seated on a tricycle near a tree, two men stand nearby, aunt Helen is sitting in a swing, and another women is seated in a rocking chair. A bicycle ...
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Small Group Seated on Porch

Date: 1902
Description: View down front walk of a small group of people with a dog seated on the porch of a frame house. There is a platform swing on the left in a side yard.
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Helen Baldwin's Restaurant

Date: 1937
Description: The rear of Helen Baldwin's Restaurant near Baraboo. Notes on the negative envelope indicate that the restaurant was operated by the photographer and his w...
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Playground

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Description: A view of children playing on a slide, swings, and see-saws at the playground at S.F.S. Holiday House.
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Children Playing

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Description: Children outdoors on playground equipment, including a slide, at Bethany Orphan Home.
Postcard

Shady Rest Cottage

Date: 1937
Description: Exterior view of Shady Rest Cottage at Lake Breeze Resort. The building has a stone chimney and there is a wooden bench swing in the front yard. Caption re...
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The Farm Kitchen

Date: 1940
Description: A barn, windmill and shed on the grounds of The Farm Kitchen, a restaurant near Baraboo and Devil's Lake State Park. Stones line a parking area, and a swin...
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Forest Hill Home

Date: 1910
Description: Front view of Forest Hill Home. Decorative railings and columns are shown on the country home, and two trees lie in the foreground with a swing, chairs, an...
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Young Children at the Park

Date: 1925
Description: Young children playing at the park. Original caption reads: "Beacon playground — about 800 daily attendance. Splendid arrangement of playground and athleti...
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School Grounds and School

Date: 05 1925
Description: School building and its grounds, including trees and swing sets.
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Front Yard Landscaping of House

Date: 1928
Description: Front yard landscaping of the residential home of A.R. Matthews, master farmer.
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St. Joseph's College

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Description: View of a tree-lined walkway to Mother Seton's Spring at St. Joseph's College. A swing set and bench are on the right, and a line of shrubs is in the dista...
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Grove-Putnam Park

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Description: Elevated view across road towards Grove-Putnam Park. A short, stone wall separates automobiles parked on the road near the park. People are sitting at picn...
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Saltsburg House

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Description: View across road toward men and women sitting on the porch of the three-story Saltsburg House hotel. Awnings are along the front of the porch, and a sign f...
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Circle Swing at Waldemeer Park

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Description: View of the circle swing at Waldemeer Park. The ride is surrounded by a fence, trees, and several power lines.
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Children at Park Playground

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Description: A view of children playing on the swingset, slide, and other playground equipment at a park. A wooden building is located behind the playground, and the pa...
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Farmhouse at IH Demonstration Farm

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior view of a farmhouse on an International Harvester demonstration farm. Two swings are hanging from the ceiling on the front porch of the house.
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Riverview Park

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Description: View of Riverview Park. The view features a shelter, benches, and a swing set among trees.
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Children Playing Games

Date: 1919
Description: A group of children are standing in a circle under trees while playing an outdoor game led by Mrs. Markley. Two children are sitting on a tree swing to the...
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Children at Playground

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of adults supervising children using swings, a see-saw, a slide, and other playground equipment at Parker Street playground.

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