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Intersection of Monona Avenue and Main Street
1938
View from Capitol Park towards the corner of Monona Avenue and Main Street.
Bentz Tavern
1936
The Bentz Tavern, located at 3076 N. 12th Street, photographed for the WPA Writers' Project.
Harold C. Bradley Residence
1938
The Harold C. Bradley residence at 106 North Prospect Avenue.
Chicago & Northwestern Locomotive
1938
A Chicago & Northwestern train crossing a railroad bridge.
Marathon County Park
1936
A view of the Marathon County Park. Many children are playing in the water surrounding a stone fountain, while others watch from the benches.
Visitors at Vilas Park Zoo
circa 1936-1940
Visitors strolling at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo), some looking at the animal cages. This picture by Harold Hone was one of many Wisconsin images made during the 1930s to illustrate "Wisconsi...
