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Milwaukee Zoo

Date: 1970
Description: A Polar Bear is sprawling on the rock foundation of its enclosure.
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Caged Polar Bear

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Description: A polar bear in its cage at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). This is one of many photographs made by Harold Hone to illustrate "Wisconsin: A Guide to...
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Bear Effigy Mound

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Description: Elevated view of bear effigy mound outlined in chalk at Lake Koshkonong.
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Vilas Park Zoo Polar Bears

Date: 12 20 1948
Description: Two Alaskan polar bears at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo) in Madison.
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Bears in Zoo

Date: 1920
Description: A group of spectators viewing caged bears at the zoo.
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Henry Vilas Zoo Bear Pit

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Description: Three large black bears are visible in their environment at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
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Dairy Days Parade

Date: 1950
Description: Bernard Arms holding a firearm poses on a parade float decorated in an autumn theme, including a stuffed bear, fox, and squirrel. The parade was a part of ...

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