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Olin Terrace

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Olin Terrace overlooking Lake Monona.

Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0133Y0
Legacy ID
WHi 54846

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Monona Bay

Monona Bay

circa 1950-1959

Aerial view over Monona Bay showing two railroads crossing in the center. Olin Park is on the top left.

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Capitol Square

Capitol Square

1955

Elevated view of Capitol Square, looking northwest up Carroll Street at its intersection with Main Street.

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South Park Street Interchange

South Park Street Interchange

1956

Aerial view of the South Park Street interchange.

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Law Park

Law Park

1957

Law Park along Lake Monona, after filling in the shoreline to construct a road and parking lot. This is the current site of the Monona Terrace.

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Olin Terrace

Olin Terrace

March 3, 1957

A view of Olin Terrace. The terrace and fountain were built in 1934 by CWA and FERA workers. It was designed by Frank Riley, Madison architect, in the Italian Reanissance style and funded by the Jo...

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Monona Terrace

Monona Terrace

July 2014

View from the top level of Monona Terrace towards the spiral ramp leading to the outdoor parking lot. Just beyond is John Nolen Drive and railroad tracks. Office, commercial and apartment buildings...

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