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Norwegian Family with Possessions

Date: 1870
Description: Norwegian family posing with their household possessions, in front of their home. The man dressed in military uniform is a Civil War veteran. Madison, Wisc...
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Yahara River

Date: 1908
Description: The Yahara River from Williamson Street with Lake Monona in the background. House & Barn pictured is located at 601 Riverside Drive.
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Yahara River below Williamson Street

Date: 1908
Description: A view of the Yahara River below Williamson Street.
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Hommel House Garden

Date: 07 25 1929
Description: Robert Hommel house in Shorewood Hills, with a rear formal garden with bird bath.
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John R. Commons

Date: 1920
Description: John R. Commons, a University of Wisconsin professor, is shown standing outside Sterling Hall with his hat on the ground at his feet.
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Science Hall

Date: 1929
Description: View across Observatory Drive of east facade of Science Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Farm Family with Implements

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Description: A stonecutter, a cooper or smith (identified by the tools of their trade) and a girl with a pail are standing on the left in contrast to a group of ladies ...
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Dr. Davis's Flower Garden

Date: 09 23 1937
Description: Dr. Frederick A. and Edith Davis's flower garden, 6048 S. Highlands Avenue, called Edenfred, from the east end.
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Dr. Davis's Garden

Date: 09 07 1937
Description: Garden at Dr. Frederick A. and Edith Davis house, 6048 S. Highlands Avenue, called Edenfred, from the entrance.
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Fourteen Foot Tomato Plant

Date: 09 27 1936
Description: Mr. Liebenberg standing on a ladder measuring a 14 foot tomato plant growing in his garden. Mrs. Liebenberg is standing beside the plant.
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Ruth L. Brissee with Rifle and Dog

Date: 09 22 1933
Description: Ruth L. Brissee holding a rifle, standing with her dog in a garden at 2437 Fox Avenue. At age 15 she is the youngest huntress in Dane County.
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Professor Edward Ross in Tahiti

Date: 07 11 1933
Description: Group portrait of Professor Ross and five friends in native dress in Tahiti. Two of the people are sitting on a stack of logs, with a cat sitting between t...
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Pugh House

Date: 05 29 1933
Description: View from street towards the residence of Arthur and Sophia Pugh, 107 W. Gorham Street. Bridal wreath spirea bushes bloom around the open front porch, and ...
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Large Cabbage Mushroom

Date: 08 17 1931
Description: A large polyporus frondosus or cabbage mushroom, 10" high and 14" by 28" thick, weighing 36 pounds, was found growing between the porch of the house at 402...
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Rock Garden

Date: 07 23 1931
Description: Girl sitting in Arthur G. Clemens rock garden made with stones from every county in southern Wisconsin. Also includes pond, at 706 W. Lakeside Street.
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Rock Garden

Date: 07 23 1931
Description: Girl sitting in Arthur G. Clemens rock garden made with stones from every county in southern Wisconsin. Also includes pond, 706 W. Lakeside Street.
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Mrs. Lundquist's Rock Garden

Date: 06 18 1931
Description: Thrine (Mrs. Axel) Lundquist's rock garden, 2825 Oakridge Avenue.
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Chase House

Date: 07 27 1929
Description: The Cecil H. Chase house, 628 Pickford Street. Taken for McKay Nursery.
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Chase House

Date: 07 27 1929
Description: The Cecil H. Chase house, 628 Pickford Street, taken for McKay Nursery.
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Backyard Landscaping of a House on Van Hise Avenue

Date: 07 25 1929
Description: Backyard landscaping of a house on Van Hise Avenue taken for McKay Nursery.

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