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Vilas Park Carousel
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Children riding the carousel (merry-go-round) at Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), donated by the citizens of the Madison area. A stone bridge is in the background on the right.
circa 1960 -- 1969
Fagan Publishing Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | Fagan Publishing Co. |
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| Date Created | circa 1960 -- 1969 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Call Number | 9999002202 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Vilas Park Carousel
circa 1960-1969
View from a stone bridge towards Vilas Park, with children riding the carousel (merry-go-round) and a kiddie train adjacent to the lagoon.
Camel Ride
1960
A young girl and another child riding a camel led by a Zor Shriner at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). In the background the Zor Booster Band is in a wagon pulled by an automobile. Camel ride...
Kiddie Train
1960
View across water towards the kiddie train at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). The train was donated by the Madison Lions Club and operated from 1953-1968.
Kiddie Train at the Vilas Park Zoo
1960
Colorful locomotive pulling several cars full of children at the Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). Although referred to as the "Kiddie Train," the caption notes it was a train for "children of all ...
Camel Rides at Vilas Park Zoo
circa 1960-1969
Watercolor painting by Jens von Sivers presented to the zoo by the Provident Savings and Loan Association. The painting shows children riding camels led by Zor Shrine members at Vilas Park Zoo (Hen...
