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The New Kenosha Theatre

Date: 1927
Description: Illustration of the New Kenosha Theatre. The marquee is advertising "Swim, Girl, Swim" with Bebe Daniels. An advertisement is painted on the left side of t...
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First Capitol

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Description: Illustrated postcard of the first Capitol. Text on front reads: "First Capitol of Wisconsin, Located at Old Belmont (now Leslie). First Territorial Legisla...
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First Congregational Church

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Description: Illustration on linen-finish paper of the church at the corner of University Avenue and Breese Terrace. Caption Reads: "First Congregational Church, Madiso...
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Dome and South Entrance to State Capitol

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Description: External view of the south entrance of the Capitol (from S. Hamilton Street). A flowerbed in the driveway is in the foreground. Text reads: "The second hig...
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Blessed Sacrament Church-School Building

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Description: Exterior view of a school with a cross above the entrance. Caption reads: "Blessed Sacrament Church-School Building, Madison, Wis."
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U.S. Weather Bureau Kiosk

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Description: A weather kiosk located on Capitol Square, Department of Agriculture. It indicates temperature, precipitation, air pressure and humidity. A stationery shop...
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North Point Lighthouse

Date: 1952
Description: Text on front reads: "Racine, Wis.", "North Point Lighthouse". This is actually the Wind Point Lighthouse on Wind Point, located on the north end of Racine...
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Springtime in Artist's Glen

Date: 1920
Description: Text on front reads: "Springtime in Artist's Glen, Dells of the Wisconsin River." Trees and flowers surround a stream with a rocky bank.
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Fat Man's Misery

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Fat Man's Misery. Cold Water Canyon, Dells of the Wisconsin River." A boardwalk in a narrow passage between two rock formations.
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The Palisades

Date: 1930
Description: Text on front reads: "The Palisades, Dells of the Wisconsin River." Handwritten message on the back reads: "Rocks!" A tall rock formation with trees growin...

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