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Capitol Senate Parlor

Date: 1916
Description: View of the Senate Parlor in the Wisconsin State Capitol. The walls are of African mahogany, and the mantels and plinth are of Greek marble.
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Madison Residents Look Forward to 1959

Date: 12 09 1958
Description: Current First Lady of Wisconsin and wife of Governor Vernon W. Thomson, (right). gives a tour of the Governor's Mansion, 101 Cambridge Road, Maple Bluff, t...
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Leo Scheberle Residence

Date: 10 28 1953
Description: Mrs. Scheberle sitting in the living room of her newly-built home where she resides with her husband, Leo. The room features a built-in shelf, a fireplace,...
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Gonstead Residence

Date: 05 05 1954
Description: Mrs. C.S. Gonstead sits next to the fireplace in her home (aka "El Clare" estate) at 602 South 2nd Street in Mt. Horeb. Madison architect Herbert Fritz des...
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State Capitol Christmas Tree

Date: 12 20 1957
Description: A view from above of the tall decorated 34-foot balsam tree in the Capitol Building rotunda. The tree was grown in Marquette County and purchased from the ...
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Getting Ready for Christmas

Date: 12 16 1947
Description: June (Mrs. Robert O.) McLean, and her children Roderick and Gwen, putting the finishing touches on a Gingerbread House.
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Library at Wadsworth Hall

Date: 1910
Description: Interior view of the library at Wadsworth Hall. There is one large table with two lamps and several mismatched chairs. Sculptures and houseplants also deco...
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Our Lady of Wisdom Academy

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Description: A view of the lounge at Our Lady of Wisconsin Academy. The room is furnished with a table standing on a carpet, and a glass-front cabinet holding a statue ...
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Christ Presbyterian Church Service League House Tour

Date: 11 07 1960
Description: Service league members of Christ Presbyterian Church prepare their "Home for the Holidays" tour, boutique, and bake sale. Many of the items to be shown in ...
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Bulletin Board at State Historical Society Building

Date: 03 27 1900
Description: Bulletin board at the State Historical Society building.
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Chanticleer Orchestra in Pit

Date: 02 21 1930
Description: Chanticleer orchestra with their instruments in the pit.
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The Dining Room

Date: 04 2014
Description: Interior view of a dining room full of knickknacks, furniture, clocks, a hutch and a cabinet. Coats are hanging on the back of the wooden chairs at the woo...
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Lobby of the Eugene Hotel

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Description: Lobby of the Eugene Hotel. The hotel was located on the southwest corner of the square.
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The Evangelical United Lutheran Church

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Description: View towrd the altar and pipe organ at Evangelical United Lutheran Church. The walls and ceiling of the church are decorated with interlocking pointed arch...
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Taliesin II Dining Room

Date: 1920
Description: Dining room in Taliesin II. Several pieces of Asian art decorate the space.
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Reception Room at Saint Clara Academy

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Description: Interior of the reception room at Saint Clara Academy. Founded by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli and built in 1852, the academy's reception room features religi...
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Theater Interior

Date: 1925
Description: Interior view of the Al. Ringling Theatre highlighting the elaborate woodwork, central chandelier, and stage curtain, which features the painting "Serenade...
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Decorated Church Altar

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Description: The raised altar of the Episcopal Church, with potted palms sitting on the steps. Lilies in vases and candles are displayed on the altar. Elaborate woodwor...
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Grandfather Clock in Entry Hall

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Description: Sid Boyum's entry hall, with grandfather clock, carved wooden dragon head bench, Egyptian motif painted paneling, and old black rotary dial telephone. Ther...
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Carl A. Johnson House Interior

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Description: Interior of Carl A. Johnson residence, showing ornate parlor room with upholstered furniture (couch, arm chair and side chairs), end tables, patterned wall...

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