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Figure Eight at Lake View
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Text on front reads: "Figure Eight at Lake View, Sheboygan, Wis." A rollercoaster at Lake View Park with trees and a flower filled lawn in the foreground. The cars run through a figure 8 shaped course before returning to the boarding station.
1908
S.H. Knox & Co. (Duluth, Minn.)
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Bath House, Brittingham Park
circa 1910-1919
View across water towards the bath house and bathing beach at Brittingham Park on Monona Bay. Caption reads: "Bath House, Brittingham Park, Madison, Wis."
The Lagoon, Tenney Park
1909
View of the lagoon at Tenney Park, with three girls standing together near the shoreline. Caption reads: "The Lagoon, Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."
Bird's Eye View of Wonderland
1905
Text on front reads: "Bird's Eye View of Wonderland." This amusement park had many names over 34 years, and was called Wonderland from 1905 to 1909. It was abandoned in 1916.
Dame's Farm Picnic Grounds
1908
View across water towards a dwelling on the shoreline. Horses are on the shore, ducks are in the water, and a man is in a rowboat. Caption reads: "Dames Farm Picnic Grounds Near Green Bay, Wis."
University Drive, Looking West
circa 1910-1919
View of University Drive along Lake Mendota. Caption reads: "University Drive, Looking West, Madison, Wis."
U.S. Government Building and Post Office
1908
View across intersection towards the Government Building with arched entrances and turrets. Caption reads: "U.S. Government Building and Post Office."
