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Winnequah on Lake Monona
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Cyanotype print of Winnequah on Lake Monona with small buildings and three platforms for swings. A note on the back of the print reads: "The high swing was a great attraction and the take-off from the platforms a thriller."
1900
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Lake Monona Dock
1905
The lake steamer "Alice" approaches the Madison dock on Lake Monona. Two boys wearing caps stand at the end of the pier. At the time of this photograph, the Askew Brothers operated the "Alice" and...
Lake Monona from Wisconsin State Capitol
1900
Stereograph view toward Lake Monona from the State Capitol during the construction of the fourth capitol building. Features the Capitol Square sidewalk (under construction), leading toward a water ...
Street Carnival
1902
A street carnival on the Capitol Square in which two individuals perform together while suspended in the air.
Madison from the Resort-Spa Water Cure
circa 1860-1869
Downtown Madison viewed across Lake Monona from the resort-spa Water Cure. The skyline includes the Capitol, the dome on University Hall, several downtown buildings, and residences along the lake.
Aerial View of Lake Monona
1885
View towards Lake Monona, with the Dane County Courthouse on the right. Text at bottom reads: "Curtiss Madison Wis."
Lake Monona
1894
Man in a rowboat on Lake Monona with a view of the city in the background.
