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Panoramic View of Dudgeon Neighborhood

Date: 1916
Description: Panoramic view of the Wingra area from the railroad tracks north of Gregory Street. Looking towards Lake Wingra, across Monroe Street.
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Town View near Bridge

Date: 1907
Description: Buildings and storefronts in town near bridge and river.
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Capitol Square

Date: 1950
Description: Aerial view of the Wisconsin State Capitol building and surrounding Madison area. Lake Monona is in the background.
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Aerial View of the Isthmus

Date: 1908
Description: A panoramic aerial view of the Isthmus taken from a kite. Lake Mendota is to the right in the background with Picnic Point jutting into the lake. The photo...
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Fire at Atlas Flour Mill

Date: 12 11 1926
Description: Fire destroyed the Atlas Flour Mill, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Thirteen engine companies, six truck companies, and two fire boats fought the...
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Boathouses on Lake Monona

Date: 04 24 1931
Description: Boathouses on Lake Monona looking southeast from E. Wilson Street across CNW railroad tracks. View of Wirka Boat Line, E. Wilson Street at S. Hancock Stree...
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Axtell House

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Description: Exterior view of the Axtell House with Walker's Point Bridge in the foreground.
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Downtown Ashland

Date: 1891
Description: Elevated view looking west from the Knight Block. The Chequamegon Hotel and harbor are in the background.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Looking Northeast

Date: 08 24 1945
Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol from the roof of the Loraine Hotel.
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Minocqua

Date: 07 10 1949
Description: Aerial view of Minocqua showing the surrounding lakes.
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Milwaukee River

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Description: Elevated view of Milwaukee River from Walker's Point Bridge.
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Looking East from Mitchell Block

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Description: Looking east from Mitchell Block. Elevated view of buildings with the lake and a steamship in the distance.
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Milwaukee, South from Mitchell Block

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Description: Milwaukee, south from Mitchell Block. View shows rooftops and building fronts. Ships and bridge are in the background on the right.
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Milwaukee, Southwest from Mitchell Block

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Description: Elevated view of Milwaukee, looking southwest from Mitchell block showing buildings, and the paddle steamer John A. Dix.
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Grand Avenue and Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of Grand Avenue and a bridge over the river, with streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles on the street.
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Milwaukee West from Mitchell Block

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Description: Elevated view west from Mitchell Block of warehouses, industrial buildings and a church in the background. In the foreground is a waterway with a schooner ...
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Wisconsin Avenue

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Description: View up Wisconsin Avenue towards a bridge with pedestrian and horse-drawn vehicle traffic. Buildings along a street are in the distance.
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International Harvester Building

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view of the International Harvester building, as seen from the northwest. Lake Michigan is in the background.
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Sharing a Drink of Water

Date: 07 20 1987
Description: A little girl offers her place at a fountain to a large Newfoundland-mix dog who takes a drink on a hot day.
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View Over East Washington Avenue

Date: 1885
Description: South Pinckney Street between East Washington Avenue (left) and King Street (right). On the right is the Marquette neighborhood. The large structure at the...

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