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View in Tenney Park

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View along shoreline towards a man sitting in the grass near the Yahara River at Tenney Park. In the distance, people are on a footbridge crossing the river. Caption reads: "View in Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013XIG
Legacy ID
WHi 138242

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The Locks, Tenney Park and Lake Mendota

The Locks, Tenney Park and Lake Mendota

circa 1910-1919

View of the locks at Tenney Park where Lake Mendota meets the Yahara River. A boat with five people is passing through the canal. Caption reads: "The Locks, Tenney Park and Lake Mendota, Madison, W...

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Sherman Avenue Bridge and Locks, Yahara River

Sherman Avenue Bridge and Locks, Yahara River

circa 1910-1919

View of a bridge and lock on the Yahara River near Tenney Park. Caption reads: Sherman Avenue Bridge and Locks, Yahara River", Madison, Wis."

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Yahara River, Yahara Park

Yahara River, Yahara Park

circa 1910-1919

View down the Yahara River towards where it enters Lake Monona at Yahara Park. There are a few houses on either side of the river. Caption reads: "Yahara River, Yahara Park, Madison, Wis."

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The Cascades, Tenney Park

The Cascades, Tenney Park

1911

Cascades of the Yahara River at Tenney Park. Caption reads: "The Cascades, Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."

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Bridge and Drive, Tenney Park

Bridge and Drive, Tenney Park

circa 1910-1919

View across lawn towards arched bridge at Tenney Park, with the drive on the right. Caption reads: "Bridge and Drive, Tenney Park, Madison, Wis.

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Tenney Park

Tenney Park

1911

View from shoreline across river towards an industrial building near the Yahara River. A bridge is behind trees and bushes on the right. Caption reads: "Tenney Park, Madison, Wis."

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