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Capitol Park Entrance

Date: 1912
Description: This card which is postmarked 1912 shows the zinc statutes on the stone gateways near the sidewalk at Monona Avenue (now Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Ori...
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot

Date: 1912
Description: Interior view of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad depot. A man is seated on one of the benches. Caption reads: "Interior of C. N. W. Depot, Madison, Wis...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Boathouse and Red Gym

Date: 1906
Description: View towards shoreline from Lake Mendota of University of Wisconsin-Madison varsity men's rowing crew. People are watching from the boathouse in the backgr...
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. One wing added to the hall on the left.
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College of Engineering

Date: 1911
Description: View from Bascom Hill of the Engineering Building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Caption reads: "College of Engineering, Madison."
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Upper Campus, Historical Library

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Description: Black and white postcard of the Upper Campus, the west side of the State Historical Library, now the headquarters building of the Wisconsin Historical Soci...
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St. Paul's University Chapel

Date: 1940
Description: View from State Street looking towards St. Paul's University Chapel, 723 State Street. Text on postcard reads: "St. Paul's University Chapel, Madison, Wis....
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City from University Campus

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of central Madison with the Capitol on the horizon. State Street is lined with trees. Caption reads: "City from University Campus, Madison, W...
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Madison, Wis. from Lake Monona

Date: 1914
Description: Elevated view of the near east side of the Isthmus with Laka Monona on the left. The Capitol dome is on the horizon. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. from Lak...
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Bird's-eye View from St. Mary's Hospital

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Description: Colorized view across Monona Bay towards the Capitol. In the foreground is a field, trees, and unpaved roads with a single dwelling near the shoreline. Cap...
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St. James Church and Rectory

Date: 1922
Description: Exterior view across unpaved road towards a two-story church on the left, and a rectory on the right. Caption Reads: "St. James Church and Rectory, Madison...
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City Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of City Hospital. Caption reads: "City Hospital, Madison, Wis."
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Main Building, State Hospital

Date: 1919
Description: Exterior view of the main building of Mendota State Hospital. Caption reads: "Main Building, State Hospital, Mendota, Madison, Wis."
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Madison Sanitarium

Date: 1913
Description: Exterior view of a hospital building on a hill. Caption reads: "Madison Sanitarium, Madison, Wis."
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Main Hall and Lincoln Statue

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Description: View of the Lincoln statue in front of Bascom Hall at the University of Wisconsin, Madison campus. Caption reads: "Main Hall and Lincoln Statue, Madison, W...
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Through Lower Campus

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Description: View down Langdon Street towards Science Hall on Park Street at the intersection. The armory (red gym) is on the right. The State Historical Society is beh...
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North Carroll Street

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Description: View down terrace on left side of North Carroll Street, lined with homes. Hitching posts are at the curb. Caption reads: "North Carroll Street, Madison, Wi...
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Yahara River, Yahara Park

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Description: View down the Yahara River towards where it enters Lake Monona at Yahara Park. There are a few houses on either side of the river. Caption reads: "Yahara R...
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New State Capitol

Date: 1917
Description: Text on front reads: "New State Capitol, Madison, Wis." The Third State Capitol on the Capitol Square. Construction began in 1906 and was completed in 1917...

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