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Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes
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Elevated view of the three glass domes at the Mitchell Park Conservatory. Cars are parked in the parking lot and along the driveway, and groups of people are walking toward the conservatory. The Milwaukee skyline is in the distance. Caption on rear of postcard reads: "The 'Man made wonder,' the Mitchell Park Conservatory in the Milwaukee skyline. The three domed Conservatory offers a Tropical, an Arid, and a Floral display. Nearly 600,000 visitors annually view the exotic flowering plants. The Sunken Garden is an added feature during the summer months. Conservatory located at South 27th and West Pierce Street. Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily and weekends, except Mondays open 9 to 5."
1967
Dexter Press
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WHi 135176
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Mitchell Park
1913
Sunken gardens at Mitchell Park, with the conservatory in the background. Caption reads: "Sunken Garden, Mitchell Park, Milwaukee."
Mitchell Park
1910
Lagoon in the sunken gardens with the conservatory in the background. Caption reads: "Milwaukee, Wis. Mitchell Park, the lagoon, sunken gardens."
Mitchell Park Conservatory
1910
Pond and paths in front of the conservatory. Caption reads: "Conservatory, Mitchell Park, Milwaukee, Wis."
Mitchell Park Conservatory
1904
Fountain in front of the conservatory, separated by paths and shrubbery. Several pedestrians are standing near the fountain. Caption reads: "Conservatory, Mitchell Park, Milwaukee."
Mitchell Park Sunken Garden
1930
The Conservatory is in the background with a pond in the middle of the garden.
Mitchell Park Conservatory
circa 1970-1979
Elevated view over trees towards the three glass domes of the Mitchell Park Conservatory.
