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Scenic University Drive

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Description: View of tree-lined University Drive on the shores of Lake Mendota. The Wisconsin State Capitol is visible in the background. Caption reads: "University Dri...
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St. Josephat Church and School

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Description: St. Josephat Church and School from Kosciuszko Park. The classic style church with dome is across a body of water. Three boats with boaters are out rowing ...
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C. & N. W. Depot

Date: 1910
Description: Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot, with train shed and clock tower. In the foreground is a landscaped area with flowers. In the background is Lake Mich...
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American Legion Floral Emblem

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Description: American Legion floral emblem on the east slope of Milwaukee's Kilbourne Park Reservoir. Caption reads: "American Legion Floral Emblem, Kilbourn Park, Milw...
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Well

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Description: Photographic postcard view of an old wooden well. Tulips line the sidewalk near the well. Residential houses, trees and yards are in the background.
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Rustic Bridge and Pleasure Drive

Date: 1913
Description: Colorized postcard of a wooden bridge over the Brule River flowing through the forest. A person is on the far side of the bridge. Caption reads: "Brule Riv...
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Greetings — Woodley's Country

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Description: Color photographic postcard of three people navigating a red canoe through yellow water lilies in Woodley's Dam near Highway 8 and 46, north of Amery. Capt...
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New Bridge over Baraboo River

Date: 1919
Description: Colorized postcard of an elevated view of a concrete bridge over a river. There is a boat near wooden pilings that stretch from the shoreline to the center...
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Looking at West De Pere from East Side, Rivervew Park

Date: 1920
Description: Looking at west De Pere from the east side. Shrubs and foliage are in the foreground. There are buildings and trees on the opposite shoreline. Caption read...
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Lincoln Avenue, Assembly Park

Date: 1952
Description: Hand-colored photographic postcard of a house-lined street leading down to a lake. Flowers, bushes and trees are planted along the curb. Caption reads: "Li...
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Assembly Grounds

Date: 1914
Description: Hand-colored view towards shoreline of the Assembly Grounds along Delavan Lake. Row boats and canoes are pulled up on the shoreline. Caption reads: "Assemb...
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Table Rock from Daisy Fields at Garrett Bay

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Description: Colored postcard view near the extreme northern point of Door County. There is a man standing on the left in a field of flowers looking at the bay. Fishing...
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First Street

Date: 1920
Description: Colorized view of First Street along the Chippewa River. Homes are on the left along the tree-lined street. A bridge is crossing the river in the distance ...
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Yahara Parkway

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Description: Elevated view over flowering trees of the Yahara Parkway. The Yahara River is on the left and a path runs along it on the right. Caption reads: "Yahara Pa...
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The Yahara River Between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona

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Description: Elevated view from shoreline of the Yahara River, with a path running along the shoreline on the left, and a bridge in the distance. Boats are docked near ...
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Light House and Harbor, Lakeside Park

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Description: View of the lake front at Lakeside Park, with a lighthouse and docked boats. Caption reads: "Light House and Harbor, Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, Wis."
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Lincoln Park Sunken Gardens

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Description: Ektachrome postcard of flower beds surrounding a fountain. A trellis and a bridge are on the left.
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Lagoon and Rustic Bridge, Catholic Cemetery

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored view of the lagoon and stone bridge in the Catholic Cemetery. Caption reads: "Lagoon and Rustic Bridge, Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse, Wis."
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One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riverside Park

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Description: View of flower beds in a park. An excursion boat is in the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riversi...
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One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds in Levee Park

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Description: Hand-colored view of a circular flower bed next to the river, with an interstate bridge in the distance. Caption reads: "One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds...

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