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Sunday School Picnic at Mendota Steamboat Landing

Date: 1879
Description: Norwegian Sunday School Picnic at Mendota steamboat landing. Small lake steamer "Mendota" could reach speeds of up to 18 mph. The barge "Uncle Sam" was 75f...
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Lake Michigan Shore Bluffs

Date: 1877
Description: View of bluffs and buildings on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Assemby Presbyterian Church Exterior

Date: 1877
Description: Stereograph view of the exterior of Assembly Presbyterian Church, surrounded by trees.
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U.S. Centennial Ceremonies on the Square

Date: 07 04 1876
Description: Stereograph of view of procession, military company and citizens at Great Centennial Day at the Capitol Square. Scene at Main and Carroll Streets showing t...
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People in front of Park Hotel

Date: 1875
Description: Park Hotel on the corner of Main and Carroll Streets. The Park Hotel wagon and baggage wagon are in front of the hotel. People are in front of the building...
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Saint Julien Billiard Rooms

Date: 1872
Description: Exterior elevated view of the Saint Julien Billiard Rooms on Main Street on the Fourth of July.
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Madison's Federal Post Office

Date: 1875
Description: The City of Madison, Federal Post Office, at the corner of Wisconsin and Mifflin Streets. The cornerstone was laid on May 27, 1869. The building was demoli...
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Capitol Square

Date: 1875
Description: View of the Capitol Square from the roof of the Wisconsin State Capitol, looking south. The view includes the Park Hotel, The Baptist Church and St. Raphae...
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Third Wisconsin State Capitol Building

Date: 02 26 1904
Description: People view the third capitol building with a large fountain in front. The third Capitol was built between 1857 and 1869 and destroyed by fire on February ...
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Wisconsin Avenue

Date: 1872
Description: Stereograph of an elevated view of Wisconsin Avenue with Lake Mendota in the background.
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Vilas House Hotel

Date: 1868
Description: Stereograph of Madison looking southeast across Lake Monona from the Capitol featuring the Vilas House hotel.
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City Hall from Capitol Dome

Date: 1868
Description: Stereograph of Madison looking northwest from the top of the Capitol. City Hall is featured in the foreground.
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Elevated View of North Hamilton Street

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph of an elevated view looking down at North Hamilton Street, showing the State Journal building on the lefthand side.
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View from Pinckney and Gorham Streets

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view toward the Capitol Square from Pinckney and Gorham Streets.
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Pinckney Street from Gilman Street

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Description: View of fence-lined Pinckney Street from Gilman Street including the Burrows House.
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Elevated view Down State Street

Date: 1868
Description: Elevated view down State Street to the University of Wisconsin from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Wisconsin Avenue

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph view over Wisconsin Avenue looking northwest.
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Chamber of Commerce

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph of the Chamber of Commerce at the corner of Broadway and Michigan Streets. Western Union Telegraph is housed within the building.

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