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University of Wisconsin-Madison Boathouse and Red Gym

Date: 1906
Description: View towards shoreline from Lake Mendota of University of Wisconsin-Madison varsity men's rowing crew. People are watching from the boathouse in the backgr...
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Armory on Langdon Street

Date: 1907
Description: View across Library Mall of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Armory (Red Gym or Old Red). Lake Mendota is in the background.
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Shoreline of Lake Mendota

Date: 1900
Description: View from Lake Mendota of buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The boathouse, Armory (later the Red Gym or Old Red), and Science Hall c...
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Henry Vilas Zoo

Date: 1940
Description: A postcard of the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo) depicting aquatic fowl, with an inset of a sea lion on a rock. Caption reads: "At the Zoo, Madison, Wis....
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Madison, Wis. from Lake Monona

Date: 1914
Description: Elevated view of the near east side of the Isthmus with Laka Monona on the left. The Capitol dome is on the horizon. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. from Lak...
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Bird's-eye View from St. Mary's Hospital

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Description: Colorized view across Monona Bay towards the Capitol. In the foreground is a field, trees, and unpaved roads with a single dwelling near the shoreline. Cap...
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Airplane View of Madison and the State Capitol, Looking N.W.

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Description: Aerial view of Capitol Square facing Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "Airplane View of Madison and the State Capitol, Looking N.W., Madison, Wis."
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View of Madison from Assembly Grounds

Date: 1910
Description: View from shoreline towards the Madison skyline from across Lake Monona. Landmarks include a church, the Park Hotel, Madison City Hall, the old Capitol and...
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Bird's-eye View of University of Wisconsin

Date: 1916
Description: Birds-eye view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Armory (Red Gym), Science Hall and State Historical Society are in the foreground. Main H...
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Steensland Bridge

Date: 1920
Description: View from shoreline towards the Steensland Bridge crossing the Yahara River at Tenney Park. There are people in a boat just under the bridge. Caption reads...
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Madison, Wis. and the Four Lakes Region

Date: 1928
Description: Birds-eye view showing Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra, Lake Waubesa and Lake Kegonsa. Shows the growth of Madison from the Isthmus along the southe...
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Mendota Lake, showing Rear of Gymnasium

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Description: View from shoreline of the south shore of Lake Mendota. There is a pavilion on the shoreline, and a large boathouse in the distance.
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Steamer "Wisconsin" on Lake Mendota

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Description: Elevated view from shoreline towards an excursion steamer filled with tourists on Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "Steamer 'Wisconsin' on Lake Mendota, Madiso...
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On Mendota Lake near Varsity Boat House

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Description: View across water towards people in an excursion boat on Lake Mendota heading towards a pier. The Varsity Boat House is in the background on the left shore...
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Landing at Esther Beach

Date: 1916
Description: View of the dock at Esther Beach, Lake Monona. People are sitting in boats moored along the pier near the shoreline. Caption reads: "Landing at Esther Beac...
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View of Madison from Assembly Grounds

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Description: View of the Madison skyline featuring a church and the original Capitol from across Lake Monona near Olin Park. A man is in a rowboat on the lake. Caption ...
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Yahara River, Yahara Park

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Description: View down the Yahara River towards where it enters Lake Monona at Yahara Park. There are a few houses on either side of the river. Caption reads: "Yahara R...
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University Drive

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Description: View of University Drive along Lake Mendota with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the distance. Caption reads: "University Drive, Madison, Wis."
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Bird's Eye View from the Lake

Date: 05 07 1908
Description: Text on front reads: "Bird's Eye View from the Lake, Madison, Wis." View of the Madison Capitol building, skyline and shoreline from Lake Monona or Mendota...

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