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Lake Mendota

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Lake Mendota, looking across University Bay from Willow Drive. The Wisconsin State Capitol is visible in the background.

Date Created:
1947

Publication Information

Date Created
1947

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.594

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UI7
Legacy ID
WHi 38402

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Scenic University Drive

Scenic University Drive

View of tree-lined University Drive on the shores of Lake Mendota. The Wisconsin State Capitol is visible in the background. Caption reads: "University Drive, Madison, Wis."

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Lake Mendota Shore

Lake Mendota Shore

1915

The South shore of Lake Mendota with the Armory and Wisconsin State Capitol in the distance.

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Ravine Bridge

Ravine Bridge

1955

Bridge over a ravine on Lake Mendota Drive in Shorewood Hills, looking west.

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Lake Mendota Drive

Lake Mendota Drive

1903

Lake Mendota Drive.

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Lake Mendota Drive Bridge

Lake Mendota Drive Bridge

1911

A new bridge on Lake Mendota Drive.

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Looking East from the Wisconsin State Capitol

Looking East from the Wisconsin State Capitol

1900

Elevated view looking east from the Wisconsin State Capitol, with both Lake Mendota on the left, and Lake Monona on the right in the background. Also included in the view is the water tower on East...

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