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William F. Vilas Library

Date: 1915
Description: Interior view of the library in the William F. Vilas residence, at 12 East Gilman Street.
Postcard

Cottage Interior, Medicine Lake Lodge

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Description: Cottage interior with a large window looking out on the lake. Caption reads: "Typical Cottage Interior, Medicine Lake Lodge, Three Lakes, Wis."
Postcard

Walter and Virginia Ross at Ross Teal Lake Lodge

Date: 1948
Description: Walter and Virginia Ross relaxing indoors by the fireplace at Ross Teal Lake Lodge. Caption reads: "Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Ross at Ross' Teal Lake Lodge on Teal L...
Postcard

Schlitz Palm Garden

Date: 07 03 1886
Description: Hand-colored postcard of the interior of the Schlitz Palm Garden. Located on N. 3rd Street, south of W. Wisconsin Avenue, the Schlitz Palm Garden opened on...
Photograph

Wisconsin Center Dining Room

Date: 1960
Description: Interior view of the dining room at the Wisconsin Center for adult education at 702 Langdon Street, showing tables and chairs, and modern light fixtures.
Postcard

Little Norway

Date: 1948
Description: Colorized postcard of the main living area of a Norwegian dwelling at Little Norway showing a fireplace, cradle and spinning wheel. Pictures and household ...
Postcard

The Dining Room at Little Norway

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Description: Color postcard of a dining room in a dwelling at Little Norway.
Postcard

Von Stiehl Wine Salon

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Description: Color photographic postcard view of the Von Stiehl Wine Salon at the Von Stiehl Winery. Interior view of the Wine Salon. Wine bottles and candelabras are d...
Postcard

De Salvo's

Date: 1950
Description: Four interior views of De Salvo's restaurant and cocktail lounge. 4701 South Packard Avenue.
Postcard

Millie's Pancake Haus

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Description: Interior view of the dining room at Millie's Pancake Haus. The tables are set, and there is a large fireplace on the back wall on the right. Text on rev...
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Main Vestibule

Date: 1901
Description: View inside the main entrance looking through the first floor corridor into a furnished room. A stained glass window with a floral motif is above the vesti...
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Parlor

Date: 1901
Description: Elements of Victorian design and decoration are seen in the main floor parlor. Ribbon and floral wreathing draws attention to the upper walls and high ceil...
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Private Room I

Date: 1901
Description: View of a small private room with a cast-iron and brass bed. A single window with sheer dotted Swiss tied-back curtains brightens the room. On the hardwoo...
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Private Room II

Date: 1901
Description: View of a large, private hospital room with a linen covered cast-iron and brass bed. Two windows with lace tier curtains allow light to enter the room, and...
Book or Pamphlet

Holy Family Hospital, Ward

Date: 1901
Description: View of the men's first floor ward. Two bearded men are sitting on rocking chairs, dressed in street clothes and holding canes. A man is lying in a bed on...
Postcard

Honeymoon Suite — Happy Landing Motel and Antique Shop

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Description: Interior of bedroom suite. Text on reverse reads: "This bed, vintage 1860, was obtained from an old home near Springfield, Ill. The rich black walnut was c...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Sid Boyum: Eccentric in Paradise

Date: 04 09 1979
Description: View of Sid Boyum sitting in his living room at 237 Waubesa Street. He is sitting on a couch and holding a jug previously used for vinegar, which he sculpt...
Postcard

Italian Village Restaurant

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Description: Two interior views of a restaurant decorated in the style of an Italian village, including an arched entrance with bell tower, lampposts, faux brick walls,...
Print

Dining Room Greeting Card

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Description: Greeting card with a drawing of a dining room table set for dinner. A view of a kitchen is through an open doorway in the background, with pots hanging nea...
Postcard

The College Inn

Date: 1952
Description: Text on front: "The College Inn, 164 to 174 Griswold St. Phones–Cherry 300 and Main 2355." View of the large dining room filled with tables and chairs. The...

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