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Semi-Centennial Arch
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Decorated arch erected on State Street as part of the Semi-Centennial celebration of statehood. The arch bears a representation of Commodore Dewey's victory at Manila Bay in 1898. Signs on the brick building in the background read: "State Saloon," and "Labor Hall."
1898
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
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Dewey's Victory Arch
1898
Wisconsin Semi-Centennial ceremonial archway erected at State and Mifflin Streets to celebrate Admiral George Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines during the Span...
Chief Yellow Thunder at Blackhawk Centennial
1933
Chief Yellow Thunder and other Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Chiefs at the Blackhawk Centennial celebration at West Point.
Charles E. Brown with Ho-Chunk Chiefs
1933
Charles E. Brown and Ho-Chunk chiefs at the Blackhawk Centennial celebration.
A Day in the Park
1903
Family group enjoying themselves on the lawn in Tenney Park.
Vilas Park
1908
Elevated view of Vilas Park, filled with groups of people on the lawn, and horse-drawn carriages on the drive.
Burial Mound on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus
circa 1920
An unusual burial mound in the Willow Drive mound group on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, prior to its excavation by Charles E. Brown.
