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Governor's Island
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View across water towards Governor's Island and its exposed cliff at the shoreline with trees and plants growing on top. Governor’s Island, formerly part of Governor Leonard J. Farwell’s property, was an island until the 1860s when it was connected to the north shore of Lake Mendota by a narrow causeway. This 60-acre “island” is heavily used now by dog walkers and birders.
circa 1890-1899
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Rocky Roost
May 24, 1896
Rocky Roost, a cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his friend Robert Lamp. Located west of Governor's Island in Lake Mendota.
Governor's Island
May 16, 1908
View across water of Governor's Island. There is a far shoreline in the background on the left.
Lew Porter in a Sailing Canoe
circa 1890-1899
View across water towards Lew Porter, a Madison architect, in a sailing canoe with two sails.
Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse
June 10, 1894
View across water along shoreline towards the City Boat House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at the foot of North Carroll Street on Lake Mendota.
Rocky Roost
January 7, 1894
Winter view of early buildings on Rocky Roost, which was west of Governor's Island. There is snow on the roofs, on the rocks and on the shore of Lake Mendota. Frank Lloyd Wright later did a remodel...
