Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-9 of 9

Photograph

Thordarson Estate

Date: 
Description: View across lawn or field of numerous buildings on Chester Thordarson's estate. There are greenhouses on the left.
Photograph

University Heights Neighborhood

Date: 1913
Description: View looking southwest at the University Heights neighborhood from near the corner of University Avenue and Breese Terrace. In the foreground is the Univer...
Photograph

Abram and Agnes Gaar House

Date: 1933
Description: Mansion of Abram and Agnes Gaar, built in 1876. Gaar was one of the founders of the Gaar-Scott Company, manufacturers of steam engines and threshing machin...
Photograph

Elevated View over University Avenue

Date: 1931
Description: Tower view from the First Congregational Church of the University campus and University Avenue. Lake Mendota is in the background on the left. The Wisconsi...
Photograph

W.T. Price Home

Date: 
Description: Large three-story home with an attached greenhouse. There is a small statue and fountain in the yard, and a curved brick walkway. Probably the home of W.T....
Photograph

Greenhouse and Buildings at the Katherine Legge Memorial

Date: 09 03 1926
Description: View across driveway towards a greenhouse on the left, a small building in the center, and a large house in the background.
Photograph

Home at the Katherine Legge Memorial

Date: 09 03 1926
Description: View across yard towards the home at the Katherine Legge Memorial. The greenhouse is in the background on the left, behind a tree in the foreground.
Photograph

Glass Greenhouse at Forest Lodge

Date: 10 1960
Description: Glass greenhouse attached to a potting shed, with numerous cold frames on the right, all on a manicured lawn next to a deciduous forest.
Photograph

Forest Lodge Greenhouse

Date: 2000
Description: Cedar shake potting shed with an attached glass greenhouse located on a mowed lawn. A flower garden on the right is log-sided. Large trees surround the out...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: