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Wisconsin State Historical Library

Date: 1900
Description: Panoramic view of University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, with the Wisconsin State Historical Library, old Y.M.C.A., and Armory (Red Gym or Old Red). The b...
Postcard

Shoreline of Lake Mendota

Date: 1900
Description: View from Lake Mendota of buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The boathouse, Armory (later the Red Gym or Old Red), and Science Hall c...
Drawing

Lower Campus Development

Date: 1908
Description: Drawing of lower campus development of the University of Wisconsin Madison campus, designed by Arthur Peabody. Left to right along Lake Street are the Mus...
Photograph

Two Men Standing with Cannon

Date: 08 1900
Description: Handwritten text on back reads: "Mr. Prescott and Mr. Damon at Old Soldier's Home, Madison, Wisc." The building behind the men appears to actually be the t...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Building

Date: 1904
Description: Elevated view of Wisconsin's Third Capitol building. A path in front of the building can be seen through the trees that surround the grounds.
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Swimmers

Date: 1905
Description: Four boys skinny dip in Lake Mendota.
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McCormick Binders at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: 1900
Description: Two men use horse-drawn McCormick grain binders in a field in front of a dairy barn at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A grain elevator or walkway ext...
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College of Agriculture on Hill

Date: 1908
Description: Exterior view from west of University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture. Trees and a sidewalk line the open lawn on the right. Several buildings ...
Photograph

Wisconsin State Historical Library

Date: 1900
Description: Panoramic view of University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, with the Wisconsin State Historical Library, old Y.M.C.A., and Armory (Red Gym or Old Red). The b...
Photograph

Monona Bay in Madison

Date: 1904
Description: Monona Bay from the railroad trestle looking southwest, close to where the railroad tracks cross North Shore Drive, (now Brittingham Park), with old houses...
Postcard

Main St. (East) Madison, Wis.

Date: 1909
Description: View of Main Street along the Capitol Square facing east. Streetcar tracks in the street. Businesses include a piano store, a dry goods store and a restaur...
Postcard

Wisconsin State Historical Library

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of the State Historical Library, with a grassy lawn in front of the main entrance. Caption reads: "Wisconsin State Historical Library, Madiso...
Postcard

West Washington Avenue from Capitol Park

Date: 1908
Description: View towards the corner of West Washington Avenue and Carroll Street. Church buildings are on the right. Caption reads: "West Washington Avenue from Capito...
Photograph

Horse Barn

Date: 1905
Description: The horse barn on the agriculture campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There is a central tower and half-timbering on the gable end of the upper ...
Drawing

General Design of University Hall Area

Date: 1908
Description: Drawing of the general design by the Architectural Commission of future development of section toward University Hall with University Avenue, Women Gymnasi...
Photograph

Gilmore Residence

Date: 1908
Description: Gilmore-Weiss home, located at 120 Ely Place. The house, also known as the "airplane house, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Photograph

602 Frances Street

Date: 1900
Description: Cyanotype image of 602 Frances Street, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Frances and Langdon Streets. The house served as the Chi Psi ...
Book or Pamphlet

Northern Electrical Manufacturing Company

Date: 1902
Description: A bird's-eye view illustration of the Northern Electrical Manufacturing Company. The company was founded in 1895 by four Madison businessmen, Conrad M. Con...
Photograph

Blackhawk Summer Homes

Date: 05 16 1908
Description: View from the water (probably Lake Mendota) of summer cottages at Blackhawk. There is a pavilion at the shoreline. There are two people canoeing near the s...
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University of Wisconsin Buildings

Date: 09 07 1900
Description: View across fields towards University of Wisconsin Madison buildings. On the left is standing the home of the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Stephen M...

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