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University of Wisconsin-Madison Sifting and Winnowing Plaque

Date: 11 27 1946
Description: Female student looking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison "Sifting and Winnowing Plaque" located near the entrance to Bascom Hall.
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Dedication of the New Wisconsin Center Building

Date: 04 11 1958
Description: Unveiling ceremony for three plaques honoring the men who were instrumental in the Wisconsin Center project. At left University of Wisconsin president E.B....
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Linear Burial Mound near the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dairy Barn

Date: 1930
Description: A linear burial mound and historic marker at the University Ridge mound group on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The mound group was eventually...
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Thomas E. Jones Recognized in Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame

Date: 09 25 1954
Description: Thomas E. Jones, Sr. stands before the plaque that will honor him in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in the Milwaukee Arena (now the U.S. Cellular Aren...
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Plaque for Wisconsin Colonist Families

Date: 06 2019
Description: Plaque for Wisconsin Colonist Families, outdoors on a rock, 1935-1985.
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"Forward" Sculpture

Date: 1900
Description: A winter view of the sculpture "Forward," created by Jean Pond Miner for the Wisconsin Women's Memorial at the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition. It stands...
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Capitol Park Statue "Forward"

Date: 1893
Description: "Forward", the statue created by Jean Pond Miner of Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Women's Memorial at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. The statue is seen on...
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Gays Mills Apple Orchards

Date: 1955
Description: View of a Wisconsin Historical Marker about the orchards.
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Pedestrians near the Wisconsin National Bank

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Description: Several pedestrians walking near the Wisconsin National Bank building.
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Carillon Tower

Date: 1948
Description: Elevated view from building of Carillon Tower on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Lake Mendota and Picnic Point are in the background. There is ...
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Plaque

Date: 1936
Description: A view of a plaque, located near the entrance to the "main building" on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1940
Description: "Sifting and Winnowing" plaque mounted at front door of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Plaque donated by t...
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French Gratitude Train Boxcar

Date: 02 13 1949
Description: French Gratitude Train boxcar, (Merci Train) carrying gifts for the state of Wisconsin, on a flatbed truck on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol Bu...
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Disabled American Veterans Service Award

Date: 06 25 1953
Description: Three Wisconsin veterans service officers display a citation from the Disabled American Veterans for outstanding service. Holding the plaque is O.N. Marcus...
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Wisconsin General Hospital Entrance

Date: 09 25 1946
Description: Entrance to Wisconsin General Hospital, 1300 University Avenue, showing plaques on either side of doors which read: "1920-1924 Erected in gratitude by the ...
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Wisconsin's First Capitol

Date: 1945
Description: Wisconsin Territorial Capitol, a building rented by the Legislature for 46 days in 1836. Caption from calendar: "Wisconsin's first Capitol — Belmont — Lafa...
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Pauqette Monument

Date: 1928
Description: The Pierre Pauquette monument, located on the bank of the Wisconsin River where he operated a ferry between the years 1828 and 1836. Erected by the Wau-bun...
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Carillon Tower

Date: 1946
Description: Carillon Tower on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The entrance is on the left near Observatory Drive. There is a plaque on a rock near the cur...
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Carillon Tower

Date: 1950
Description: Carillon Tower on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. There is a plaque on a rock near the curb close to the entrance to the tower.
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Historical Marker at Henry Dodge's Homestead

Date: 1930
Description: Historical marker on the site of Henry Dodge's homestead. Dodge was the first territorial governor of Wisconsin.

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