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State Street
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Elevated view from the roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol looking west along State Street to Bascom Hall (with dome). The State Historical Society Building, Science Hall, and the Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym) are seen at the base of Bascom Hill. Holy Redeemer Church and school are to the right; Lake Mendota is also on the right. The trees in Capitol Park form the foreground.
1905
Middleton Family
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1861
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Park Hotel
1910
A view of the Second Empire style Park Hotel at the corner of South Carroll and West Main Streets. There are horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and a small dog on the streets. Grace Episcopal Chur...
Pinckney Street
1905
Elevated view of horses and buggies traveling on North Pinckney Street. The water tower rises behind the commercial buildings on the east side of the street. Walzinger Drugstore is identified on it...
