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Conover Residence
circa 1890-1899
The Frederick King Conover Residence at 309 North Pinckney Street.
The Armory from Mrs. Alden's
1894
View of the Armory (Red Gym or Old Red) as seen from Mrs. Alden's on Frances Street, looking west toward Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Benjamin Walker Castle
October 1893
Looking towards the Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 from the path leading up to the front entrance in the 900 block of East Gorham Street.
Schuetzen Park Pier
August 1894
View from shoreline of two people standing on Schuetzan Park pier. A sailboat is docked at the end of the pier and there is a steamboat on the water.
Christmas Tree with Holiday Display
1893
A holiday display in a living room, possibly in the home of Frederick King Conover, which includes a tabletop Christmas tree and a small sleigh.
Christmas Tree on Tabletop
1897
A decorated Christmas tree sits on a tabletop, possibly in the home of Frederick King Conover. Toys, including dolls, books, miniature furniture, cover tables in front of the tree.
