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Woman's Building
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The Woman's Building is situated in the northwest part of the park that faces the great Lagoon, with the Wooded Island in the distance. Designed by Miss Sophia G. Hayden, the exhibits within this building are devoted only to the most distinguished works of woman.
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Lagoon in Tenney Park
1905
View of the lagoon and surrounding wooded area in Tenney Park. Caption reads: "Lagoon in Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."
Tenney Park Lagoon
1909
View of the lagoon at Tenney Park, surrounded by trees, with a bridge in the distance. Caption reads: "Lagoon and Bridge, Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."
High Bridge
November 28, 1908
Text on front reads: "High Bridge, Baraboo, Wis." A truss bridge over the Baraboo River with a spillway underneath. The shorelines are wooded and buildings are in the distance.
Chinese Art Exhibit at Woman's Building
November 16, 1934
Group of men and women viewing Chinese art and artifacts including tables, bell, teapot and Chinese junk with sails. On the wall in the back are pictures of other Chinese artifacts. Several philan...
East Lagoon in Winter
1993
Snow covered trees are growing out of a small island on a lagoon, with more trees lining the shore. In the distance are the central buildings of Northern Illinois University, including the tower of...
Lagoon Bridge, Pettibone Park
circa 1910-1919
Hand-colored view of the arched stone bridge over the lagoon. Caption reads: "Lagoon Bridge, Pettibone Park, La Crosse, Wis."
