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Friedrich Holdmann on Horseback

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Description: Friedrich Holdmann of the Second Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment during the Civil War, astride his horse. Buildings are in the background.
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Flying School

Date: 08 1917
Description: A visiting French officer instructs novice American pilots at Camp Mineola on the conditions that they can expect to find at the front.
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) from West Washington Avenue

Date: 1898
Description: The third Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from unpaved West Washington Avenue, with the West Wing to the left and the South Wing to the right. The church s...
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Steamer "Quincy"

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Description: Steamer "Quincy" of the St. Louis, Davenport, & St. Paul Line in the Mississippi River.
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Allouez Monument

Date: 1899
Description: Allouez Monument, near the site of St. Francis Xavier mission which was established by Father Claude Allouez at De Pere Rapids in the winter of 1671-72. Er...
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Western Hotel

Date: 06 1915
Description: The Western Hotel. The original tavern was built in 1834 (?) by William Shields (?). In 1845 it was operated by his son Simon Shields. In 1873 the Hotel wa...
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The Lappin Block

Date: 1892
Description: The Lappin block, Ed. Carpenter, proprietor. Businesses on this block include: Bort, Baily & Co., Dry Goods and Carpets; A.F. Hall & Co., "The Reliable Jew...
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Governor Nelson Dewey House

Date: 1890
Description: The home of Governor Nelson Dewey, built in 1842 and later owned by Miss Abbey Phelps.
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Fowler House

Date: 1890
Description: Framed view of the Captain Samuel Fowler house, with a couple posed outside. Caption reads: "J.E. Eggleston, Princeton, Wis."
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Shoreline

Date: 1900
Description: A view of the Lake Mendota shoreline, including the Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym or Old Red) and the Old Boat House.
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Lutheran Memorial Church

Date: 1924
Description: Lutheran Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue.
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Steele Tavern

Date: 1900
Description: Steele Tavern.
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Black Soldiers in WWI

Date: 1918
Description: Three African American soldiers with a company of engineers somewhere in France. They are holding a shovel, pick, and sledgehammer.
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Agricultural Hall

Date: 1903
Description: View up stairway to landscaped main entrance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture.
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Old Style Six Pack

Date: 1977
Description: Tanks at the Heileman Brewing Company decorated to look like a six-pack of beer cans.
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Loading Truck Crates onto Ship

Date: 05 17 1934
Description: Men loading large "International Motor Truck" crates onto a ship with a crane. Men are working near the ship, and people are watching from the second-story...
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McCormick Self-Delivery Reaper

Date: 1862
Description: McCormick self-delivery [self-rake] reaper with buildings in the background. The reaper appears to be the model that Cyrus McCormick displayed at the Londo...
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McCormick Self-Delivery Reaper

Date: 1862
Description: McCormick Self-Delivery [self-rake] reaper parked in front of some wooden buildings. The reaper was likely the model displayed by Cyrus McCormick at the Lo...
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Russell? Automatic Corn Reaper

Date: 1862
Description: Automatic Corn Reaper, most likely on display at the London Exhibition of 1862. A sign above the reaper suggests that the reaper may be "Russell's."
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Coal Chute

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Description: View of a coal chute with railroad tracks. On the right is a water tower.

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