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Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Lancaster.9 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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County Asylum
View across grounds towards the County Asylum in Whitehall. Caption reads: "County Asylum, Whitehall, Wis."
Rock County Insane Asylum
1910
View from road towards the insane asylum. Caption reads: "Rock County Insane Asylum, Janesville, Wis."
Dane County Asylum for the Criminally Insane
1907
Dane County Asylum for the Criminally Insane, in existence since 1845. In 1880 it became part of the county hospital system, which was set up to provide longer term care to people who were dischar...
Marinette County Insane Asylum
1917
View down unpaved road toward the front of the asylum. Caption reads: "Marinette County Insane Asylum, Marinette, Wis."
Dane County Asylum
September 6, 1951
Exterior view of the Dane County Asylum (or hospital) with people sitting on a bench in front.
