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University of Wisconsin- Madison

Date: 1929
Description: Elevated view of campus up University Avenue from the tower of the First Congregational Church on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Wisconsin...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Construction

Date: 1914
Description: The Wisconsin State Capitol under construction during the summer of 1914. One wing is still under construction and the statue "Wisconsin," by Daniel Cheste...
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Sterling Hall

Date: 1922
Description: Elevated view of Sterling Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Construction of Wisconsin General Hospital is underway in the foreground.
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Sterling Hall

Date: 1922
Description: Elevated view of Sterling Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Construction of Wisconsin General Hospital is underway in the foreground.
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University of Wisconsin Dormitory Construction

Date: 09 30 1957
Description: Construction site of the University of Wisconsin Holt dormitory on Elm Drive.
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Washing Machines in Industry Building

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Description: Display of Maytag wringer-type washing machines in the Industry Building at the Wisconsin State Fair. In the background is a display for Miller Beer, 5 cen...
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International Harvester Booth at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1946
Description: International Harvester Company booth at the Wisconsin State Fair. A sign on the booth reads: "Check Your Parcels Here."
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"Wisconsin State Journal" Staff Member

Date: 01 28 1949
Description: Carol Patterson compiles the mercantile and stock market sections of the "Wisconsin State Journal".
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Eagle Heights

Date: 1949
Description: Elevated view of faculty housing project, under construction on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Park Street Streetcar Tracks

Date: 1906
Description: Newly-constructed streetcar tracks on Park Street, looking south from State Street. The eastern edge of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus can be s...
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Aerial View of Portage

Date: 02 09 1949
Description: One of five aerial views of Portage, including the frozen Wisconsin River.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Machine Shop

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison machine shop. A large group of men are working various machines in the workshop area. Long wooden work...
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Wisconsin State Journal Workers

Date: 03 09 1961
Description: Linotype workers sitting at individual stations in the Wisconsin State Journal building.
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Hummel & Downing Booth

Date: 06 1936
Description: The Hummel & Downing booth at the Wisconsin Centennial Industrial Exposition held in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. Hummel & Downing were...
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Plastic House

Date: 02 20 1945
Description: Exterior view of a modular home under construction in Wisconsin Rapids. The house was a project developed by the Plastics Division of Consolidated Paper C...
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University of Wisconsin Heating Plant

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Description: University of Wisconsin heating plant, with two tall chimney stacks. Electric lines are in the foreground. There are trees on a hill on the left. On the ri...
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Garage

Date: 09 1980
Description: Exterior of garage, County Trunk TT at Riley Drive.
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Munger's Mill and Dam

Date: 1895
Description: Munger's Mill and dam, with men standing on and around the dam.
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Modular Housing

Date: 03 11 1946
Description: A truck arrives at a construction site in Wisconsin Rapids loaded with walls for a factory-built house. The house was the product of the Plastics Division...
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International Trucks at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 09 12 1935
Description: Three International trucks on display beneath a tent at the Wisconsin State Fair. The truck on the far left is painted with the text: "Miller Brewing Co. /...

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