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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 05 19 1887
Description: External view of the National Soldiers' Home with a cannon on the lawn in the foreground.
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Soldiers Home Dining Room

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Description: Interior view of Soldiers Home dining room with tables set with dishes.
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Men at Soldiers Home

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Description: Several men with suitcases are sitting and standing along the road in front of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home Exterior

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home

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Description: Exterior view of the Soldiers Home.
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Soldiers Home Gazebo

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Description: Gazebo with a tree in front of it on the grounds of the Soldiers Home.
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Grand Army Home

Date: 1936
Description: Exterior view of Bryant Hall at the Grand Army Home for Veterans.
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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1875
Description: Stereograph. Looking northwest. Designed by Edward Townsend Mix, the building is said to be Wisconsin's premier example of the Victorian Gothic style of ar...
Photograph

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1916
Description: Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Main entrance and east facade. This was the third of seven institutions built throughout the country in the decades...
Photograph

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1881
Description: Stereograph. Memorial Hall and Post Office. The hall was dedicated on March 16, 1882. Capable of seating an audience of 500-600 for performances, the buil...
Map or Atlas

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Near Milwaukee

Date: 1876
Description: Map of home and land, with the roads, lakes, railroad, and buildings.
Postcard

National Home for Disabled Veteran Soldiers

Date: 1910
Description: Front view of main building behind trees on the lawn. A fountain is in front of the entrance. A flag is on the top of the building. Caption reads: "Milwau...
Print

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1867
Description: E.T. Mix designed the original building of the National Soldiers Home in 1867. At the time the structure was dedicated on 28 September 1867, the wings had ...
Photograph

Veterans Administration Hospital Dedication

Date: 09 16 1951
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered on the lawn in front of the new Veterans Administration Hospital during the dedication ceremony.
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Civil War Reunion

Date: 1890
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the reunion of the 21st Wisconsin Infantry at the Soldier's Home.
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Flag Day Ceremony

Date: 06 13 1954
Description: The Belleville American Legion post champion drill team raising the flag during Flag Day ceremonies at the Madison Veterans Administration Hospital.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars

Date: 12 03 1954
Description: Three Middleton members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Cooties confer with Ernest G. Kuenzi (second from left) who is the area's VF...
Photograph

We Saw You Entertaining VA Patients

Date: 12 19 1960
Description: The women's chapter of B'nai B'rith took care of the entertainment of patients and guests at the VA hospital on Christmas morning. Alma Sweet, longtime lia...
Photograph

Veterans Hospital

Date: 05 11 1961
Description: Wisconsin legislators visit the Veterans Hospital in Madison.
Postcard

Grand Army Home for Veterans

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Description: Colorized postcard view of a veterans' home. Text on reverse reads: "This modern up to date hospital can take care of any members in need of hospitalizatio...

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