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Valentine Flower Window Display

Date: 02 12 1941
Description: Valentine floral display window at University Floral Company, 747 University Avenue. Owned by Dea McVicar and his son Angus McVicar.
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Interior of University Floral Company

Date: 11 13 1926
Description: Interior view of University Floral Company, 747 University Avenue, displaying flowers, potted plants, baskets, and wreaths.
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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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Madison Pharmaceutical Garden

Date: 1925
Description: View of the University of Wisconsin's Pharmaceutical Garden, at University Farms, College Hills.
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Education Week Window Display

Date: 11 08 1938
Description: Rentschler Floral Company, 228-230 State, window display for American Education Week.
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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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University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduation Speakers Podium

Date: 06 24 1925
Description: Dignitaries and speakers on podium at University of Wisconsin-Madison graduation in the Field House.
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Antique Christmas Cards

Date: 11 04 1931
Description: Four antique Christmas cards. At the top left is a copper engraved robin card, 1840. Top right is a harp and rose greeting card hand-painted in 1800. Lower...
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Girl with Easter Lily

Date: 03 30 1931
Description: Ruth Jordan holding an Easter lily plant in Smith-Knox Floral Co. greenhouse, 2023 Sherman Avenue.
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Easter Lily Display

Date: 03 30 1931
Description: Ruth Jordan standing behind a display of Easter lily plants in Smith-Knox Floral Co. greenhouse, 2023 Sherman 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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Mrs. Maloche in Garden

Date: 07 13 1926
Description: Mrs. Mary A. Maloche in garden, 138 Lathrop Street.
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Sun Dial

Date: 1954
Description: View of the sun dial with the exterior of the College of Agriculture.
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May Queen Crowning, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Date: 05 26 1947
Description: Interior of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 128 West Johnson Street, May Queen (Virgin Mary) crowning ceremony. Shows the coronation Queen accompanied by th...
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May Queen Crowning, Holy Redeemer Church

Date: 05 26 1947
Description: Interior of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 128 West Johnson Street, May Queen (Virgin Mary) crowning ceremony. Shows the coronation Queen accompanied by th...
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Flagstad Flower and Gift Shoppe Booth

Date: 07 29 1949
Description: Flagstad Flower and Gift Shoppe, display booth in a tent at East Side Business Men's Association Fall Festival in Olbrich Park, with plants.
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Smith's Flower Shop Interior

Date: 03 22 1950
Description: Smith's Flower Shop, 121 State Street, with remodeled interior. Floral coolers with cut flowers, sales counter, shelves with vases and other items. George ...
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Mullin's Flowers Greenhouse

Date: 03 04 1953
Description: Schade & Cecelia Mullin's Flowers, 1044 South Park Street,. Interior view of the greenhouse showing potted plants.

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