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Town Hall and Church

Date: 1932
Description: Photographic postcard view of a man sitting on the steps of Town Hall. The Catholic church is in the background. Caption reads: "Town Hall and Church, La P...
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J.V. Farwell, Jr. Home

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Description: Outdoor view of the residence of Mr. J.V. Farwell, Jr. A curved drive is leading up to the house, which is surrounded by trees and shrubs. Caption reads: "...
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Vilas Park Carousel

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Description: View from a stone bridge towards Vilas Park, with children riding the carousel (merry-go-round) and a kiddie train adjacent to the lagoon.
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Madison City Hospital

Date: 1910
Description: View of City Hospital, which became known as Madison General Hospital and is now Meriter Hospital. It was designed by Madison architects Louis W. Claude an...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Park Fountain

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Description: Colorized view of the Capitol Park and the replica of Centennial fountain installed in the park in 1878. The green paint is a change made in 1898.
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Fountain City

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Description: Elevated view of Fountain City, with bluffs in the background on the left. Caption reads: "Fountain City, Wis."
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Main Walk, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: 1905
Description: View down the main walk leading to Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, then Main Hall.
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Main Lodge at Old Mission Inn

Date: 1937
Description: Old Mission Inn on shoreline of Lake Superior, taken from end of dock. The Old Mission Inn was razed in 1965.
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Albion College Campus

Date: 1905
Description: View across lawn and trees towards college buildings. Caption reads: "Campus, Albion, Wis."
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River View of Alma

Date: 1905
Description: View of Alma from across the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "Alma, Wis."
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Hoo Hoo Club Hotel

Date: 04 24 1910
Description: The Hoo Hoo Club Hotel, a lumbermen's social organization. Two men are standing near a man driving a sled carrying milk cans pulled by two horses in front ...
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Appleton Public Library and City Hall

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of the Appleton Public Library and City Hall. Caption reads: "City Hall and Public Library, Appleton, Wis."
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Appleton Public Library

Date: 1905
Description: The interior of the Appleton Public Library. Caption reads: "Interior of Public Library, Appleton, Wis."
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Fox River from Riverview Golf Club

Date: 1900
Description: View from hill towards the river, paper mill, and houses on a hill in the distance. Caption reads: "View of Fox River from Riverview Golf Club, Appleton, W...
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Lawrence University Campus

Date: 1905
Description: View across lawn and paths toward college buildings. Caption reads: "The Campus, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis."
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Lawrence College Campus

Date: 1906
Description: View across street toward campus. Two men are standing on the sidewalk on the left. Caption reads: "Lawrence College Campus, Appleton, Wis."
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Lawrence College

Date: 1905
Description: Lawrence College. Caption reads: "University Buildings, Appleton, Wis."
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Lawrence College

Date: 1915
Description: Lawrence College campus. Caption reads: "Lawrence College Buildings, Appleton, Wis."
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Science Hall

Date: 1906
Description: Science Hall at Lawrence College. Caption reads: "Lawrence University, Science Hall, Appleton, Wis."
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Carnegie Library

Date: 1905
Description: View across lawn toward the library. Caption reads: "Lawrence University, Carnegie Library, Appleton, Wis."

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