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Excursion Boats
1910
View from the wooded banks of a lake toward excursion boats in the water at the shoreline. Men pose near the boats and American flags decorate the foreground.
River Boats
Elevated view towards opposite shoreline where river boats are docked on the bank of the Wisconsin River. The Dells Landing is visible behind the "Winnebago" excursion boat.
Lew Porter in a Sailing Canoe
circa 1890-1899
View across water towards Lew Porter, a Madison architect, in a sailing canoe with two sails.
Shore of Lake Mendota
Wooden piers extend into Lake Mendota while canoes rest along the shoreline on the left. People are sitting and standing on some of the piers. U.W. buildings are in the distance.
Wilson's Creek
A person rows a boat through Wilson's Creek. Rock formations and trees stand on the shores.
Overturned Sail Canoe
View across water towards a man working to turn a sail canoe, rolled over onto its left side, upright. The canoe has two sails, is dark-colored, and has a single seat. The man appears to be using t...
