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Upper Campus of University of Wisconsin
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Elevated view over trees towards the west of Upper Campus at the University of Wisconsin. Washburn Observatory, with windmills behind it, is on the right near Lake Mendota.
1898
Brown, Charles N.
Publication Information
| Creator | Brown, Charles N. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1898 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Madison UW.607 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Observatory Hill
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Elevated view of Observatory Hill, Observatory Hall, the Agriculture Campus and Lake Mendota on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus.
View of Washburn Observatory, University of Wisconsin Upper Campus
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Elevated view looking west towards Washburn Observatory and the surrounding area in the distance. Two windmills are behind the observatory, and Lake Mendota is on the right.
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1900
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