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Eben and Roseline Peck Cabin

Date: 1893
Description: Back of painting reads: "Madison in June 1837 after photo taken by E.E. Bailey" and "Peck's cabin by Dengel." The Eben Peck cabin was the first house built...
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Samuel Klauber

Date: 1868
Description: Oil painting of Samuel Klauber one of Madison's first Jewish settlers and founder of Gates of Heaven Synagogue.
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Solomon Juneau

Date: 1856
Description: Quarter-length oval portrait of Solomon Juneau. He was born in Lower Canada on August 9th, 1793, Juneau came to Michigan (then), now Wisconsin, in Septembe...
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One Night on Mendota Lake, Wisconsin

Date: 1858
Description: Hölzlhuber's first extensive excursion in Wisconsin was a walking tour from Madison to Prairie du Sac along the Wisconsin River. He lost his way along Lake...
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Camp Randall, from the N. E.

Date: 1862
Description: Photograph of a watercolor of a view of Camp Randall, from the northeast. Scene set on rolling hills, shows tents, buildings, horses and military members i...
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State Fish Hatchery

Date: 1875
Description: An artist's depiction of an elevated view of the first State Fish Hatchery (aka Nevin Fish Hatchery, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road).
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Illustration of Madison

Date: 1850
Description: A watercolor painting depicting a distant view of the city of Madison, circa 1850-1851.
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Full Circle Panorama of Madison

Date: 1875
Description: A full circle panorama as it would be seen from the top of the Wisconsin State Capitol. This painting was based on photographs perhaps taken by Edward Niel...
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Sunrise on Lake Monona

Date: 1884
Description: Sunrise over Lake Monona and the Madison, Wisconsin isthmus, showing the Wisconsin State Capitol building in the distance.

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