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Dutton and Wheeler's Iceboat

Date: 03 08 1896
Description: Three men stand near a large iceboat owned by Dutton and Wheeler on Lake Mendota.
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Group Posing on Ice Skates

Date: 1901
Description: Winter scene with four women, a man and a child, all well-dressed, posing on the ice wearing ice skates. Other skaters are behind them. Caption reads: "Syl...
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Visiting the Glacier at Grindewald, Switzerland

Date: 1906
Description: Dr. Joseph Smith and family view the glacier at Grindewald during their European tour.
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George Malone on Lake Michigan

Date: 1910
Description: George Malone and his camera in front of an ice formation on the Milwaukee (Bayview) shoreline of Lake Michigan.
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Ice Harvesting

Date: 1910
Description: Poling ice blocks to the hoist on the Milwaukee River.
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Sunrise Over Frozen Lake

Date: 1912
Description: Sunrise over a frozen cliff on Lake Michigan.
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Hattie Taylor and Others on Shoreline near "Kate E. Howard"

Date: 1912
Description: Hattie Taylor and her neighbors on the icy shoreline of Lake Michigan near the row boat "Kate E. Howard."
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Winter Snow Scene

Date: 1941
Description: Two rowboats docked in a river surrounded by trees, following a recent snowfall.
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Winter Sculpture

Date: 1948
Description: View across grass towards a tree on the shore of Lake Michigan which has accumulated ice from the waves and spray.
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Mississippi's Edge

Date: 1950
Description: A boathouse, boat and pier on the frozen shoreline of the Mississippi River. More buildings appear in the background, a snow covered tree on the left and a...
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Lake Mendota Inlet

Date: 1950
Description: A partially frozen inlet from the lake. The view may be from Spring Harbor Park. Docks and piers line the shores. A rowboat partially covered in snow is up...
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Street Scene After a Sleet Storm

Date: 01 1950
Description: View of the 110 block of West Doty Street after a sleet storm. Cars are parked at the meters on the curb and a woman stands next to a car. The Baskerville ...
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Industrial Valley

Date: 02 1951
Description: Elevated view of the Fox River Valley from Memorial Drive bridge, looking East. Snow is on the ground, ice is on the river and the smokestacks are billowin...
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Winter Shore Line

Date: 1952
Description: View of the shoreline of Geneva Lake in winter. Ice has built up on the foliage on the shore.
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Mullet River

Date: 1952
Description: A winter view of the Mullet River near Crystal Lake. In the background is a house on a rise.
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Ice Fishing

Date: 1952
Description: Aerial view of ice fishermen on the ice next to a lake. Their paths and footprints make an interesting pattern in the snow.
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Spring's Around the Corner

Date: 1953
Description: Snow covered ice extends into the Wisconsin River from the shorelines. Trees line the river bank in the background.
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Frosted Landscape

Date: 12 11 1953
Description: Snow scene of a concrete bridge with three arches, over a creek, in Silver Creek Park. The creek is mostly frozen and surrounded by snow covered trees.
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Outdoor Decorations

Date: 12 25 1954
Description: Large icicles hanging in front of a large window from the gutter of a home.
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Cradled Tug Jane

Date: 1955
Description: A tugboat, "Jane of Kimberly," is cradled out of the water for winter storage or repairs. Two other boats are cradled on each side. In the background are t...

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