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Birge Fountain
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View of the Neoclassical-style Birge Fountain. Mythical figures decorate the foot of the structure and a woman pouring water from a basket tops the fountain. Below her are unclothed children sitting beside fish. Caption reads: "The Birge Fountain, Whitewater, Wis."
1911
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Birge Fountain
1907
Text on front reads: "Birge Fountain. Whitewater, Wis." The Neoclassical-style Birge Fountain, located in Flat Iron Park. Mythical figures decorate the foot of the structure and a woman pouring wat...
White Memorial Library
1910
A view of the facade of White Memorial Library and the Birge Fountain. Construction of the neo-classical style library was funded by Mary Flavia White. The fountain was given to the city by Julius ...
White Memorial Library
1904
Pathways lead through trees on a lawn to the neo-classical styled White Memorial Library, funded by Mary Flavia White. In front of the library is Birge Fountain, given to the city by Julius Birge i...
Fountain and House
View of an elaborate fountain decorated with squirrel figurines at its base. A path leads to a two-story brick house beyond the fountain. Lampposts and columns flank the main entrance.
Library and Fountain
1905
View towards the fountain on the lawn in front of the library. Pedestrians are on the right. Caption reads: "Birge Memorial Fountain and White Memorial Library, Whitewater, Wis."
