Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 49

Photograph

Weighing Guests

Date: 1898
Description: Group of people on the front porch, weighing the guests. A visit was considered successful if the guests weighed more when they left.
Photograph

Upstairs Bedroom of House after Explosion

Date: 03 19 1945
Description: Upstairs bedroom of Bane residence damaged by explosion at North Bay, Lake Mendota.
Photograph

Regina Groves at Her Desk

Date: 02 17 1938
Description: Regina Groves (Mrs. Earl Barnhart), sitting at her desk, operating an interdepartment communication system at the Groves School for Secretaries. Behind her...
Photograph

McCoy's Ice Cream Parlor

Date: 06 02 1937
Description: An interior view of McCoy's Ice Cream Parlor, 507 State Street, with soda fountain & bar. The front door and front window are in the background.
Photograph

Pantry in "The House Next Door"

Date: 07 19 1933
Description: Pantry decorated in 1840s style in Ralph Warner's "The House Next Door," aka the Lovejoy-Duncan House, 11219 N. Webster Street, Cooksville.
Photograph

Front Entrance of "The House Next Door"

Date: 07 19 1933
Description: Front entrance to Ralph Warner's "The House Next Door," aka the Lovejoy-Duncan House, 11219 N. Webster Street, surrounded by vegetation.
Photograph

Chapman Home Interior after Fire

Date: 12 29 1932
Description: Chandler B. and Frances Chapman home, 640 N. Carroll Street, west bathroom, after fire.
Photograph

Mrs. Annen Painting in Studio

Date: 04 25 1932
Description: Helen Wann Annen (Mrs. P.J. Annen) painting in studio at 2321 Rugby Row.
Photograph

Katherine Aurner at the Easel

Date: 04 27 1932
Description: Katherine Aurner (Mrs. Robert R. Aurner), paints at her home studio located at 1029 Seminole Highway in Nakoma.
Photograph

Dr. Willard & Alice Bleyer Residence

Date: 03 31 1932
Description: Living room in Dr. Willard and Alice Bleyer residence, 423 N. Carroll Street.
Photograph

Reuben and Cora Neckerman Living Room

Date: 03 15 1932
Description: Reuben and Cora Neckerman living room at 206 Forest Street. There is a rosemaled trunk in front of the windows.
Photograph

Reuben and Cora Neckerman Living Room

Date: 03 15 1932
Description: View of the Reuben and Cora Neckerman living room from the dining room.
Photograph

Interior of Dr. Walter H. Sheldon Residence

Date: 03 11 1932
Description: View of window in Dr. Walter H. Sheldon residence at 1154 Sherman Avenue.
Photograph

St. Francis Clubhouse Chapel

Date: 10 16 1931
Description: St. Francis Clubhouse small chapel, 1001 University Avenue.
Photograph

WIBA Studios

Date: 06 12 1931
Description: WIBA studio with furniture and water cooler.
Photograph

Lake View Tuberculosis Sanatorium

Date: 04 29 1931
Description: View down sunporch towards patients lying in beds at the Lake View Tuberculosis Sanatorium at 1202 Northport Drive.
Photograph

St. Barnabas Catholic Church

Date: 12 30 1930
Description: Interior view from the altar at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Remodeled after a fire in 1929 with massive hammerbeam ceiling.
Photograph

Eastwood Theatre Entrance Lobby

Date: 01 30 1930
Description: Elevated view of the Eastwood Theatre entrance lobby, showing details in the tower, including a large chandelier, and mirrored faux window, murals on the w...
Photograph

Brickson Booth at ESBMA Fall Festival

Date: 09 11 1929
Description: Obert H. Brickson, Jeweler, booth at East Side Business Men's Association (ESBMA) Fall Festival. The booth is featuring Sangamo, Hamilton watches and clock...
Photograph

Hinman House Interior

Date: 09 28 1928
Description: Albert Hinman Residence, 1 Vista Road, showing the living room interior with fireplace and bookcase detail. There is a floor model radio on the right.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: