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Lake Waubesa

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View of Lake Waubesa from a hill. A farm is in the distance on the left. The Yahara River is in the foreground. Handwritten caption reads: "Lake Waubesa."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013XHE
Legacy ID
WHi 134004

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Postcards
Mouth, Yahara River at Waubesa

Mouth, Yahara River at Waubesa

circa 1910-1919

View down hill where grassy fields lead down to the Yahara River where it meets Lake Waubesa. Two children are walking through the grass on the left. Caption reads: "Mouth, Yahara River at Waubesa,...

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Yahara River, Yahara Park

Yahara River, Yahara Park

circa 1910-1919

View down the Yahara River towards where it enters Lake Monona at Yahara Park. There are a few houses on either side of the river. Caption reads: "Yahara River, Yahara Park, Madison, Wis."

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The Yahara River Between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona

The Yahara River Between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona

circa 1910-1919

Elevated view from shoreline of the Yahara River, with a path running along the shoreline on the left, and a bridge in the distance. Boats are docked near several small piers on both sides of the r...

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Crescent Park

Crescent Park

circa 1910-1919

Hand-colored postcard of a view down a path, with the lake on the left, and a row of lakeside cottages with screened-in porches on the right. Caption reads: "Crescent Park, Lake Waubesa, Wis."

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Yahara Parkway

Yahara Parkway

circa 1910-1919

Elevated view over flowering trees of the Yahara Parkway. The Yahara River is on the left and a path runs along it on the right. Caption reads: "Yahara Parkway, Madison, Wis."

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Sherman Avenue Bridge and Locks, Yahara River

Sherman Avenue Bridge and Locks, Yahara River

circa 1910-1919

View of a bridge and lock on the Yahara River near Tenney Park. Caption reads: Sherman Avenue Bridge and Locks, Yahara River", Madison, Wis."

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