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Picnic Point, Lake Mendota
circa 1910-1919
Sepia-toned photographic postcard view looking out towards the Picnic Point Peninsula jutting out into Lake Mendota. A walking path is on the left Caption reads: "Picnic Point, Lake Mendota, Madiso...
Steamer "Wisconsin" on Lake Mendota
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view from shoreline towards an excursion steamer filled with tourists on Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "Steamer 'Wisconsin' on Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis."
Winter Scene — Lake Mendota
circa 1910-1919
View of ice and snow-covered trees and frozen Lake Mendota. Bascom Hall is on a hill on the horizon. Caption reads: "Winter Scene — Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis."
Rocky Roost, Lake Mendota
1947
View from shoreline of Rocky Roost, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed cottage on an island in Lake Mendota. A windmill is behind the cottage. Caption reads: "Rocky Roost, Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis."
Mendota Lake, showing Rear of Gymnasium
circa 1910-1919
View from shoreline of the south shore of Lake Mendota. There is a pavilion on the shoreline, and a large boathouse in the distance.
Lotus Bed in Lake Mendota
circa 1910-1919
Colorized postcard view of a couple in a canoe floating through a lotus bed. Caption reads: :Lotus Bed in Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis."
