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Water Tower
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The 125 foot tall Madison water tower stands in the middle of East Washington Avenue. On the right is a large business block occupied by the Amerika Publishing Company, Grimm Book Bindery and the "Wisconsin State Journal." Two women are walking across the street; a man is standing beside a horse-drawn wagon.
1905
Middleton Family
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Demolition of Wisconsin State Journal Building
July 13, 1909
Elevated view of horses and buggies lining the street in front of the Wisconsin State Journal building during its demolition. There are dark clouds in the sky above.
Pinckney Street
1905
Elevated view of horses and buggies traveling on North Pinckney Street. The water tower rises behind the commercial buildings on the east side of the street. Walzinger Drugstore is identified on it...
Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon
1890
Horse-drawn fire wagon in front of several brick buildings, including the Capitol Publishing building, near the water tower. The man driving the wagon may be a firefighter.
Immanuel Church
1908
A view of the Evangelical Society's Immanuel Church on Hamilton Street, as seen from North Pinckney Street. Snow covers the ground and a horse-drawn sleigh is seen. The commercial buildings along P...
Milkman
1908
Joseph Pearson, milkman, poses with his wagon and team of horses in front of the Madison High School at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Johnson Street.
Park Hotel
1910
A view of the Second Empire style Park Hotel at the corner of South Carroll and West Main Streets. There are horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and a small dog on the streets. Grace Episcopal Chur...
