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U.W. Freshmen Welcome

Date: 09 11 1958
Description: A long line of U.W freshmen students on the Library Mall waiting to enter the Memorial Library to register for the fall semester. The Wisconsin Historical ...
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U.W. Freshmen Welcome

Date: 09 10 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin students meeting others at the new fountain on the library mall on campus. The University Club building is in the background.
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Birge Fountain

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Birge Fountain. Whitewater, Wis." The Neoclassical-style Birge Fountain, located in Flat Iron Park. Mythical figures decorate the foo...
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Drinking Fountain, Superior Avenue

Date: 06 01 1911
Description: Text on front reads: "Drinking Fountain, Superior Ave., Tomah, Wis." A public drinking fountain on Superior Avenue, a wide unpaved boulevard. Horse-drawn v...
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Governor's Mansion

Date: 1960
Description: Exterior view from driveway of the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff. Flags are flying from a flagpole in the yard on the left. Columns frame the front ent...
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Duck Pond in Myrick Park

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Description: Text on reverse reads: "Duck Pond in Myrick Park, LaCrosse, Wis. — 17. Constructed of natural stone or 'gully rock', the duck pond is an outstanding attrac...
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City Park

Date: 05 14 1913
Description: Text on front reads: "City Park, Rice Lake, Wis." View of a circular flower bed and tiered fountain in City Park, overlooking the lake. Trees surround the ...
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Wisconsin State Capitol

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Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Pedestrians are strolling along the grounds near a fountain.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Nurses Dormitory

Date: 09 04 1926
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Nurses Dormitory, 1402 University Avenue. There is a water fountain in the foreground near sidewalks.
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Kessenich's Linen Department

Date: 03 28 1927
Description: Kessenich's linen department. A clock is on the wall above the entrance, and a water fountain is on the wall on the left..
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Girl Sitting on Fountain

Date: 03 30 1926
Description: View of a girl sitting on a fountain.
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Boy & Girl at Vilas Zoo

Date: 09 09 1940
Description: Boy and girl at the Henry Vilas Zoo, looking at elephant cage, and donkey cage while getting a drink from the fountain. Taken for Manchesters Department St...
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Orpheum Theatre Interior

Date: 06 06 1941
Description: Lobby interior of Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, showing the entrance to Aisle 1, and an ornate drinking fountain on the left.
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Building with Gardens

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Description: Elevated view of a building with gardens. "Pueble Nee ..."
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Capitol Theatre Lobby

Date: 01 28 1928
Description: Lobby of the Capitol Theatre, featuring a tiled fountain with ornate chairs on either side.
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Visions of Decorations

Date: 04 09 1968
Description: A man and woman are standing and looking at a water fountain with an abstract art sculpture in it. Caption reads: "Visions of decorations dance in t...
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Governor's Mansion — Fountain

Date: 1930
Description: View of the fountain, which is from the second Capital, in the backyard. Lake Mendota is down the hill in the background. The fountain is empty, and the tr...
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After: Drinking Fountain Put in by Oconto Women's Club

Date: 1916
Description: View of the new stone drinking fountain for horses at the junction of Chicago and Main Streets. Looking at the camera, two girls are standing to the right ...
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Orpheum and Capitol Theater Ushers

Date: 02 01 1931
Description: Group portrait of Capitol and Orpheum theater staff and ushers in uniform, standing and sitting around the Capitol Theatre lobby fountain.
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Mt. Vernon Playground

Date: 1938
Description: A view, looking south, at the intersection of West Mt. Vernon Avenue and North 65th Street. In the foreground is a shallow pool where children are playing,...

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