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Elk's Club and Avenue Hotel

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Description: Hand-colored view of the Elk's Club, Avenue Hotel and a telegraph office. Caption Reads: "Elk's Club and Avenue Hotel, Madison, Wis."
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First Congregational Church

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Description: Illustration on linen-finish paper of the church at the corner of University Avenue and Breese Terrace. Caption Reads: "First Congregational Church, Madiso...
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Masonic Temple, Madison, Wisconsin

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Description: Hand-colored postcard view of the Masonic Temple located at E. Johnson Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption Reads: "Mas...
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New Post Office

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Description: View across street towards the Post Office located at Monona Avenue (currently Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) and Doty Street. Automobiles are parked at...
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Forest Products Laboratory

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Description: Exterior view of the Forest Products Laboratory. Mid-20th Century architecture near railroad tracks. Caption Reads: "Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, W...
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Scene on the Capitol Terrace

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Description: View of the Capitol grounds. There is a flower bed on the right, and pedestrians are on the sidewalk. Caption reads: "Scene on Capitol Terrace, Madison, Wi...
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St. Mary's Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of St. Mary's Hospital after wings were added. Automobiles are parked along the curb. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wis."
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Blessed Sacrament Church-School Building

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Description: Exterior view of a school with a cross above the entrance. Caption reads: "Blessed Sacrament Church-School Building, Madison, Wis."
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University Drive, Lake Mendota

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Description: Hand-colored view of a tree-lined dirt road along the south shore of Lake Mendota. A horse and buggy are traveling down the road. Caption reads: "Universit...
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Chemistry Building

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Description: External view of the chemistry building on the University of Wisconsin campus on University Avenue and N. Charter Street. Caption reads: "Chemistry Buildin...
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Boat House and Gymnasium, U. of W.

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Description: View of the boathouse and Red Gym from Lake Mendota. Men are carrying a long boat above their heads on the dock. A group of men is gathered at the boathous...
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U.S. Weather Bureau Kiosk

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Description: A weather kiosk located on Capitol Square, Department of Agriculture. It indicates temperature, precipitation, air pressure and humidity. A stationery shop...
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Tenney Park

Date: 1911
Description: View from shoreline across river towards an industrial building near the Yahara River. A bridge is behind trees and bushes on the right. Caption reads: "Te...
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View from the Capitol Dome, Looking South

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of the southeast corner of Capitol Square. The Park Hotel is on the right and Lake Monona is in the background. An electric streetcar is goin...
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View from New State Capitol, looking East

Date: 1914
Description: View from the southeast corner of Capitol Square towards King Street with Lake Monona in the distance. Automobiles are parked along the curbs. Caption read...
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Lake Mendota

Date: 1925
Description: View from shoreline towards docks along the shoreline of Lake Mendota, with the University of Wisconsin in the distance. A stone structure is on the left. ...
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Lotus Bed in Lake Mendota

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Description: Colorized postcard view of a couple in a canoe floating through a lotus bed. Caption reads: :Lotus Bed in Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis."
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View from New State Capitol, Looking West

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Description: Elevated view of State Street from the Capitol. A streetcar is coming up the street, and automobiles are parked along the curbs. Lake Mendota is in the bac...
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Lake Monona, Looking East from Capitol Dome

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Description: Elevated view of King Street from Capitol Square to Lake Monona. Caption reads: "Lake Monona, Looking East from Capitol Dome, Madison, Wis."
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From Capitol Dome, Looking Northwest Towards Lake Mendota

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Description: Elevated view of Wisconsin Avenue from Capitol Square to Lake Mendota. City Hall is on the left. Radio towers are on a rooftop on the right. Caption reads:...

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