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Seeing the Elephant
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Children and adults watching the elephant at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). This photograph was made by Harold Home as illustration for "Wisconsin: A Guide to the Badger State."
circa 1936-1940
Hone, Harold N.
Publication Information
| Creator | Hone, Harold N. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1936-1940 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 12 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Harold Hone photographs, circa 1936-1940 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (W821)110 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126001802121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph03538 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Henry Vilas Zoo
circa 1936-1940
Several families peer into an animal environment at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo). Three small children stand on top of the stone wall and look over the fence that encloses the area.
Vilas Park Zoo Scene
circa 1930-1939
Children and adults visiting the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). This is one of many images taken by Harold Hone to illustrate "Wisconsin: A Guide to the Badger State."
Monkey Island
circa 1936-1940
Spectators looking at the Monkey Island at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). This is one of many images photographed by Harold Hone for "Wisconsin: A Guide to the Badger State."
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...
Henry Vilas Zoo Bear Pit
circa 1930 -- 1939
Three large black bears are visible in their environment at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
Henry Vilas Zoo Primate House
1939
The Primate House at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), built in 1929 and extensively remodeled in 1995.
