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Madison, Wisconsin
circa 1960-1969
Text on reverse reads: "View of downtown Madison and Capitol Square from the air. In the foreground are Law Park and Lake Monona, in the background Lake Mendota, clearly showing how Madison is buil...
Fabulous Madison in Wonderful Wisconsin
circa 1960-1969
Color aerial postcard of the Isthmus from over Lake Monona. John Nolen Drive is along the shoreline in the foreground. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the center.
Isthmus from the Air
1919
Aerial view of the Isthmus and Lake Mendota from over Lake Monona. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the center.
Aerial View of Capitol Square
1923
Aerial view of Capitol Square and surrounding area from East Washington Avenue. The old water tower in the center. Lake Monona is on the left; Lake Mendota is on the right.
Aerial Vew, Looking S.E., showing State Capitol, Lake Monona in Distance
circa 1960-1969
Aerial view of Capitol Square from over Wisconsin Avenue. MATC Downtown in the foreground. Caption reads: "Aerial Vew, Looking S.E., showing State Capitol, Lake Monona in Distance, Madison, Wis."
Aerial View of Capitol Square
1942
Aerial view of Capitol Square with Lake Monona in the foreground and Lake Mendota in the background. Pinckney Street is on the right.
