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Underwood Observatory, Lawrence College

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Description: Underwood Observatory on the Lawrence College campus. Caption reads: "Underwood Observatory, Appleton, Wis."
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Wisconsin State University

Date: 1879
Description: Bird's-eye view drawing of various buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Buildings include: Ladies Hall, South Dormitory, University Hall, Asse...
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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1905
Description: View across field towards the observatory. Caption reads: "Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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Milwaukee Downer College

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Description: The college is set back from the road, behind a lawn with paths, benches, and trees. An observatory dome can be seen on the right side behind a roof. Capti...
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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1936
Description: A view of Yerkes Observatory at Williams Bay, Lake Geneva. It was the "largest refracting telescope in the world," according to "Wisconsin: A Guide To The ...
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Bird's-Eye View of Lake Geneva

Date: 1909
Description: Bird's-eye view of Lake Geneva from the south extending to Waukesha and Milwaukee in the north. Delavan Lake and Lake Como are identified. Several electric...
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Black Point, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Date: 1935
Description: This map shows Black Point estate including buildings and signs, as well as a school and store near the village of Linton, country clubs, roads, Yerkes Obs...
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Scenes on an Auto Trip Around Lake Geneva

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Description: Illustrated map of Lake Geneva surrounded by views of points of interest including; Yerkes Observatory, an excursion boat, a pier, a lakeside drive, sailin...
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Yerkes' Observatory

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Description: Colorized elevated postcard view of Yerkes Observatory near the shore of Lake Geneva. Caption reads: "Yerkes' Observatory, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin."
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Interior of Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay on Lake Geneva

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Description: View of the gallery and telescope in Yerkes Observatory. A crowd of spectators are standing around the room. Caption reads: "Interior of Yerkes Observatory...
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Athletic Field, Young Men's Christian Association Camp

Date: 08 01 1911
Description: Text on front reads: "The Athletic Field, Young Men's Christian Association Camp. Lake Geneva, Wis." A group of young men exercise on on a large athletic f...
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Largest Telescope in the World

Date: 08 19 1948
Description: Text on front reads: "Telescope with 40 in. Lens, Largest in the World. Williams Bay on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin." On reverse: "The 40 inch telescope of the ...

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