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  • Collection: Recollection Wisconsin

garver-001g.jpg
A photograph shows a crowd gathered to watch the Madison Fire Department respond to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. Ladders and fire hoses are positioned against the exterior of the building. Dark gray smoke emerges from the…

garver-001e.jpg
A photograph shows a crowd of community members gathered to watch the Madison Fire Department's response to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. People sit and stand on the grass in front of the mill building while firefighters…

garver-001d.jpg
A photograph of the Madison Fire Department responding to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. A young child watches as firefighters maneuver ladders and fire hoses to second story windows in the factory building.

garver-001b.jpg
A photograph shows two red ladder trucks responding to a fire at Garver Feed Mill. A member of the fire department is seen in the foreground. Fire companies that responded were Engines-pumpers 3,5,8, Aerial Trucks 1,8, and Fire Chiefs' Car 30. …

garver-001a.jpg
A photograph shows a spray of water from a fire hose into a second story window of the Garver Feed Mill building on Madison's east side. Fire companies that responded were Engines-pumpers 3,5,8, Aerial Trucks 1,8, and Fire Chiefs' Car 30. Trucks…

interior-ian's.jpg
A photograph of the interior of the renovated Garver Feed Mill building on Madison's east side. A light-up sign for Ian's Pizza may be seen in the background.

gempeler interview.jpg
A photograph in profile of Jim Gempeler, taken during his oral history interview on November 2, 2019.

sielaff and hamels interview.jpg
A photograph of (from left to right) Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel taken during their oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill on November 2, 2019.

hellmuth interview.jpg
A photograph of Lynn Slattery Hellmuth taken during her oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill building on November 2, 2019. Lynn is seated on the left, interviewer Jennifer Gurske is seated on the right.

rottier interview.jpg
A photograph of Susan Rottier, taken during her oral history interview at the Garver Feed Mill on November 2, 2019.

starplate.jpg
A participant in the Garver Feed Mill story gathering holds a box featuring the branding for the Starplate™ Building System company that was based at the Garver Feed Mill building 1981-1985.

feed mill foreman standing on bags of feed.jpg
A photograph of Garver Supply Co. foreman Arthur M. Petterson standing on a stack of full feed bags, at the Garver Feed Mill building in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mr. Garver at desk.jpg
A photograph of James Russell Garver, seated at his office desk at Garver Supply Co. The following is text from the (edited) caption that accompanies the image:

"J.R. Garver, president of Garver Supply Co., Madison manufacturer and distributor of…

us sugar railroad tracks.jpg
Exterior view of the United States Sugar Company factory next to railroad tracks.

garver1980s.jpg
A photograph of the front exterior of the Garver Feed Mill building, located on Madison's east side.

A hyperlink to an interactive "story map" website intended to gather community stories and photos about the area between the Goodman Community Center and the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side.

A hyperlink to the record for a geography master's thesis about collective memory and the historic preservation process at Garver Feed Mill. The thesis is written by Rebecca Summer and archived at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

garver-008.mp3
Pat Arndorfer narrates a story about living on the east side of Madison in the Olbrich neighborhood, and her recollections of the Garver Feed Mill building being a near-empty structure in the 1990s. She recalls a neighborhood discussion about future…

garver-006.MP3
Sculptor Lynn Slattery Hellmuth shares her story about renting space in the Garver Feed Mill building to use as her sculpture studio.

garver-003.mp3
Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel describe their experiences renting space for their manufacturing business in the Garver Feed Mill building. They describe the building's poor physical condition and cleaning their office space for use.…

garver-002.mp3
Susan Rottier shares her family's history with the Garver Feed Mill, where her father was the foreman for many years. She tells about coming to visit him at work as a child.

garver-001.mp3
Mike Fuss and Terrence (Terry) Tiedt talk about growing up on Madison's east side. Mike shares stories about working as a firefighter with the Madison Fire Department, and the many fires that took place in and around the Garver Feed Mill. Terry and…

garver-004.mp3
Father and daughter Thomas and Allison Sylke speak about their family's relationship to Garver Feed Mill. Their great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, Hans Struck, built the original structure when it was used as a sugar beet factory in the…

garver-007.MP3
Jim Gempeler, a residential architect, worked as the unofficial night watchman for the Garver Feed Mill and built a living space for himself into the upper loft of the building. Jim recalls memories of the bats that inhabited the building, chasing…

garver-005.MP3
Ken Baun shares childhood memories about visiting the Garver Feed Mill to purchase animal feed. Ken relates memories about the east side Madison neighborhood where he grew up, about exploring the area around Voit farm and pond, and about the toboggan…

greekfest-012.MP3
A story shared during Greek Fest Plus in 2019. The recording picks up partway into the conversation.

Scan of Garver Part 1 Submittal - 5-8-15 history.pdf
Application submitted to the National Park Service to certify the building that housed Garver Feed Mill and Supply Company added to the National Register of Historic Places.

women in front of beet mill building 1924.jpg
Two women standing on path in front of the Garver Feed Mill, which was originally a sugar beet processing factory.

Tenney-019_Breyne Denise.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Denise Breyne.

Tenney-018_Shulkin James.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by James Shulkin.

Tenney-017_Jepsen Ed.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Ed Jepsen.

Tenney-016_Schmidt et al.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, and Nancy Daly.

Tenney-015_Holland Gigi.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Gigi Holland.

Tenney-014_Qualle Jane.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jane Qualle.

Tenney-013_Webster Stephen.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Stephen Webster.

Tenney-012_Keyes Rybeck Suzanne.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Suzanne Keyes Rybeck.

Tenney-011_Schmidt Thomas.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, and Steve Huxmann.

Tenney-010_Abshere Shaun-Olin John.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Shaun Abshere in character as historical figure John Olin.

Tenney-009_Fieber Sue.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Sue Fieber.

Tenney-008_Deloya Jeannette.mp3
A two-part short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jeannette Deloya.

Tenney-007_Hoffman Caroline.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Caroline Hoffman.

Tenney-006_Kaplan Jackie.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Jackie Kaplan.

Tenney-005_Wiedenhoeft Nicholas.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Nicholas Wiedenhoeft.

Tenney-004_Schur Janice.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Janice Schur.

Tenney-003_Crossley Karen.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Karen Crossley.

Tenney-002_Abshere Vicki.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Vicki Abshere.

Tenney-001_Prime Patty.mp3
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Patty Prime.

Inhorn Children with Fritz the Cat, (L-R) Rodger, Lowell, Marcia, 1965 ca..JPG
A photograph of the Inhorn children with the family pet cat, Fritz. From left: Rodger, Lowell, Marcia.

Inhorn Children in Sandbox, (L-R) Rodger, Marcia, Lowell, cir. 1962.JPG
A photograph of the Inhorn children playing in a sandbox. From left: Rodger, Marcia, Lowell.

Inhorn-23 Frederick Circle, 2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 23 Frederick Circle in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Shirley & Stan Inhorn, 2013.JPG
A close-up photograph of Shirley and Stan Inhorn, residents of the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

June 1963 Kathy's Girl Scout Group with leader Ellen Cross.jpg
A photograph of members of a Girl Scout troop sitting outside. Ellen Cross was the troop leader; Kathy Cross was a troop member.

July 4 1957, the Cross children.jpg
A photograph of the three Cross children, taken on July 4th, 1957.

Cross Children, Jeff, Gerri, & Kathy, Easter 1954.jpg
A photograph of the Cross children standing outdoors on Easter Sunday. From left: Jeff, Gerri, and Kathy.

Cross-3912 Paunack Ave..JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 3912 Paunack Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Ellen and Howard Cross.jpg
A close-up photograph of Ellen and Howard Cross.

Bliss-4010 Birch Ave.-2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 4010 Birch Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Marzo Bliss, 2013.jpg
A close-up photograph of Marzo Bliss, who is seated at a table, in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Quinn Family Wedding, 10-12-2013.jpg
A photograph of the Quinn family during a family wedding in 2013.

Quinn Home-450 S. Owen Drive-2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 450 South Owens Drive in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Ken Quinn & Mary Alderson @ Edgewood High School Prom, 1971.png
A photograph of Ken Quinn and Mary Alderson, attending Edgewood High School's prom dance in Madison, Wisconsin.

Alan and Betty Skowlund Family in Living Rm 12-25-81.JPG
A photograph taken of Alan and Betty Skowlund and their family in their living room in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Alan and Betty Skowlund Family in Living Rm 12-25-77.JPG
A photograph of Alan and Betty Skowlund and family, taken on Christmas Day in 1977, at their home in the Westmorland neighborhood.

Betty Skowlund at Oakwood Apt 7-12-13.JPG
A photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Betty Skowlund, taken at her apartment at Oakwood Village in 2013.

Ronny & Jerry Saeman, Westmor. Park Rock Gard. Bench, Sept.1999.jpg
A photograph depicts Jerry and Ronny Saeman seated on a park bench in the rock garden of the Westmorland neighborhood park.

Seaman Children, Paul, Marian, Ann, cir. 1959.jpg
A photograph of three children from the Saeman family, Paul, Marian and Ann, taken ca. 1959. The children stand on rocks and hold a large toy hoop.

Westmorland Neighborhood Assoc. Board, Ronny Saeman, President, 1957-1958.jpg
A photograph of the board members of the Westmorland Neighborhood Association. Ronny Saeman, president of the board, is seated at the table in the front row.

Saeman nHome Under Construction, 1950.jpg
A photograph of the Saeman family residence under construction in 1950.

564 Gately Terrace Vacant Lot, 1949.jpg
A photograph shows the vacant lot where the Saeman family house would eventually be built, at 564 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

564 Gately Terrace- Saeman House-2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 564 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Ronny & Jerrry Seaman, Park Cleanup, Earth Day, April1998.jpg
A photograph of Jerry and Ronny Saeman standing by the Westmorland Park sign on Earth Day in April 1998.

Mary Miller, Queen of Peace School Hot Lunch Program, 2000.JPG
A school staff photograph taken of Mary Miller when she worked for the Queen of Peace School hot lunch program.

Mary and John Miller Family circa 1965.JPG
A family portrait of the Miller family, taken ca. 1965. Mary Miller and John Miller are photographed with their children.

Mary Miller as Young Mother, 1950s.JPG
A photograph of Mary Miller outside of her home in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mary Miller as 20-Year-Old, 1944.JPG
A headshot photograph of Mary Miller at age twenty, taken in 1944.

4018 Winnemac Ave 6-28-13.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 4018 Winnemac Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mary Miller with son Dale 6-28-13.JPG
A photograph of Mary Miller standing in front of her house with her son Dale Miller in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

568 Toepfer Ave. Joanne Thuesen current home, 06-20-13.jpeg
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 568 Toepfer Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Thuesen Family, 1975.jpeg
A family portrait of the Thuesen family taken in 1975.

Ernie Jackson w. Lois, Judy, Joanne Jackson, 461 Westmorland Blvd. Home, June 1954.jpeg
A photograph depicts a man and three young girls, sitting outside of the house located at 461 Westmorland Blvd in Madison, Wisconsin.

Jackson House @ 461 Westmorland Blvd., Tom Mackesey Builder, 1951c.jpg
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 461 Westmorland Blvd, mid-construction, in 1951.

Jackson House @ 461 Westmorland Blvd., Built 1951.jpg
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 461 Westmorland Blvd, nearing completion of its construction in 1951.

461 Westmorland Blvd., Joanne Thuesen childhood home, 06-20-13.jpeg
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 461 Westmorland Blvd in Madison, Wisconsin. This was the childhood home of Joanne (nee Jackson) Thuesen.

Joanne Thuesen, 06-20-2013.jpeg
A headshot photograph of Joanne Thuesen.

Watching the Westmorland 4th of July Parade in the front yard, 1963.JPG
A photograph of the Murphy family watching the 4th of July Parade from their front yard in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Will & Mary Clare Murphy, 4th of July parade, 1959.JPG
A photograph of Will and Mary Clare Murphy as young children, on bicycles, with hands on heads, participating in Fourth of July Parade in the Westmorland neighborhood.

Murphy's house after remodeling, 507 Holly Avenue, 1965.JPG
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence at 507 Holly Avenue, post-remodel, in 1965.

Joan Murphy Home-507 Holly Ave.-2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 507 Holly Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Joan Murphy-1, 2013.JPG
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Joan Murphy, 2013.

Jim Crawmer, Back Yard, 3917 Paunack Avenue, cira 1942.jpg
A photograph shows Jim Crawmer examining cornstalks in the back yard of his family's house at 3917 Paunack Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin.

Jim (10) & Bud (13) Crawmer @ 3917 Paunack Ave, cir 1940.jpeg
A photograph shows siblings Jim Crawmer (left) and Bud Crawmer in front of their family's residence in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Crawmer-3917 Paunack Ave..JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 3917 Paunack Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Bud Crawmer_2013.JPG
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Bud Crawmer.

Jim Crawmer_2013.JPG
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Jim Crawmer.

VandeBerg Family, Oshkosh Airport, 1951.jpeg
A photograph of the VandeBerg family standing on the tarmac of the Oshkosh Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Wedding Day, 08-14-1943.jpeg
A photograph of the wedding party for Gale and Zona VandeBerg's wedding.

Gayle & Zona VandeBerg, 1940s.jpeg
A photograph of Gale and Zona VandeBerg sitting outside on the ground, looking at the camera.

VandeBerg Home 533 Gately Terrace 5-31-13.JPG
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence located at 553 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

VandeBerg Gale 5-31-13.JPG
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Gale VandeBerg.

3814 Winnemac Ave., Kurt Meyer's Home - 2013.jpeg
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 3814 Winnemac Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Kurt Meyer-2013.jpeg
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Kurt Meyer.

X-Mas Card w. Adult Children, Tom, Donna, Bradley, Mary Ellen, Bonnie, Dec. 1988.jpeg
An image of the McDowell family Christmas card from 1988. Front row: Donald and Ardith; back row: Tom, Donna, Bradley, Mary Ellen, Bonnie.

McDowell Children, Donna, Thomas, Bradley (baby). Cir 1948. Two others born after 1950.jpeg
A portrait of four of the six McDowell children. From left, Donna, Thomas, and Bradley (in front).

Don McDowell, Wisc. Sec. of Agriculture, 20 yrs., 5 Governors, cir 1950-1970.jpeg
Secretary of Agriculture Donald N. McDowell sits behind a desk. The American flag and Wisconsin state flag are visible in the background. A nameplate sits on the front of the desk.

3814 Meyer Ave., Ardith McDowell 2nd Westmorland House-2013.jpeg
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence located at 3814 Meyer Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

3815 Meyer Ave., Ardith McDowell's 1st Westmorland House, 2013.jpeg
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence located at 3815 Meyer Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Ardith McDowell headshot.jpeg
A close-up photograph of Ardith McDowell.

Kent Liska, Safety Patrol, 05-11-1960.tif
A photograph of Kent Liska in safety patrol uniform.

Rentschler West Midget Midvale #2 baseball team, August 1958.jpg
A photograph of a youth baseball team. Eleven youth stand in two rows, wearing baseball uniforms and mitts. Kent Liska is in the 2nd row, 3rd from the left.

Kent Liska-snow-scene-1950s.jpg
Kent Liska stands with a snow shovel on a cleared sidewalk, with large snowbanks on either side.

Kent Liska-summer ballgame @ Midvale School, 1950s.jpg
A photograph shows a baseball game being played at a school baseball diamond. Kent Liska is the batter at bat in the photo.

4018 Euclid Avenue-2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 4018 Euclid Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kent Liska @ 018 uclid Avenue, 2013.jpg
Kent Liska stands in front of the residence at 4018 Euclid Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

Westmorland Park, 4th of July Pony Rides, ca. 1968.jpg
A photograph of two youth riding on ponies in an outdoor pen, taken at the Westmorland neighborhood Fourth of July celebration, in Madison, Wisconsin, ca. 1962.

Westmorland 4th of July Parade-Mary Joe Schultz(middle) with friends, ca. 1967.jpg
Children in costume prepare for the Fourth of July parade in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin, ca. 1967. Mary Jo Schultz is in the blue dress, accompanied by friends.

Schultz Kids getting ready for 4th of July parade, ca. 1965.jpg
Schultz children wear their costumes ahead of the Fourth of July parade in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin, ca. 1965. A bicycle is decorated with red, white, and blue bunting in the background.

Clifden Drive Block Party Adults Suitcase Game, ca. 1968.jpg
A photograph taken during the "suitcase game" for adults at the Clifden Drive block party in Madison, Wisconsin, ca. 1968. A group of approximately twenty adults stands on a lawn. A man in a blue cardigan sweater carries two suitcases to where three…

Clifden Drive Block Party, ca. 1966.jpg
A photograph of the kids' table at the Clifden Drive block party, ca. 1966, in Madison, Wisconsin. Several children are seated at two tables, while an older adult stands close by.

Clifden Drive Block Picnic, ca. 1966.jpg
A photograph depicting a neighborhood block party on Clifden Drive in Madison, Wisconsin. People are seated at picnic tables in a backyard.

John Schultz 3rd Birthday Party with Grandpa Shea, 1961.jpg
A photograph of a birthday party held for John Schultz's third birthday in 1961. Kathleen, John, and Virginia are pictured, with Grandpa Shea in the background.

Schultz Kids, 9back row) Kathleen & John, (front row) Virginia & Mary, ca. 1962.jpg
A portrait of the four Schultz children, taken ca. 1962. Back row: Kathleen and John; front row: Virginia and Mary.

453 Clifden Drive, Winter 1962-1963.jpg
A photograph of the exterior of the Schultz family residence at 453 Clifden Drive, in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin. The house and yard are covered in snow.

Lorene Schultz @ home-2013.jpg
A photograph of Lorene Schultz at her home in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.

572 Park Lane, Cora Christensen, 2013.JPG
A photograph of the exterior of Cora Christiansen's residence at 572 Park Lane, in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.

Ellen and Howard Cross Part 1, 08-02-2013.MP3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Ellen Cross and Howard Cross. There is no audio file for the second part of their interview.

Joan Murphy Inteview_June 05 2013_Part 1.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Joan Murphy.

westmorlandjuly-Jesse Mangerson, Interviewed by Jim Myers, 1m18s.mp3
A short story recorded by Jesse Mangerson about the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Jeff Heinz, Interviewed by Jim Myers, 2m14s.mp3
A short story recorded by Jeff Heinz about the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Christy Casto, Interveiwed by Jim Myers, 1m53s.mp3
A short story recorded by Christy Casto about the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Mike Kass, Interviewed by Pei Pei Heikkinen, 5m04s.MP3
A short story recorded by Mike Kass at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Kathy McAleese, Interviewed by Pei Pei Heikkinen, 4m28s.MP3
A short story recorded by Kathy McAleese at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Midge Hrncirik, Interviewed by Pei Pei Heikkinen, 4m28s.MP3
A short story recorded by Midge Hrncirik at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Mary Penn, Interviewed by Pei Pei Heikkinen, 3m47s.MP3
A short story recorded by Mary Penn at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Mary Giblin, Interviewed by Pei Pei Heikkinen, 2m00s.MP3
A short story recorded by Mary Giblin at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Mark White & Ron Radunzel, Interviewed by Pei Pei Heikkinen, 1m0s.mp3
A short story recorded by Mark White and Ron Radunzel at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Jean Tretow-Schmitz, Interviewed by Marie Kazmarek, 2m36s.mp3
A short story recorded by Jean Tretow-Schmidt at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Mitchell Hagopian, Interviewed by Marie Kazmarek, 3m51s.mp3
A short story recorded by Mitchell Hagopian at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Lisa Coleman, Interviewed by Marie Kazmarek, 4m14s.mp3
A short story recorded by Lisa Coleman at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

WS500141 Olympic-Jim Olle, Interviewed by Marie Kazmarek, 5m30s.mp3
A short story recorded by Jim Olle at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

westmorlandjuly-Joan Laessig & Betsy Laessig Stary, Interview by Marie Kazmarek, 3m07s.mp3
A short story recorded by Joan Laessig and Betsy Laessig Stary at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.

Gathering of Former Westmorland Residents @ Oakwood, 07-28-10.mp3
This is a panel discussion with former Westmorland neighborhood residents held at Oakwood Village in Madison, Wisconsin, about their experiences in the Westmorland neighborhood.

Maureen Rooney Welsch Interview, Part 1, 18m37s, 05-08-2017.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Maureen Rooney Welsch.

Louise Shadauer Interview, 1h0m56s, 04-30-2015.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Louise Schadauer.

John McKenna, III, Interview, 08-17-2015.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident John McKenna III.

Ann Libert Interview, 53m49s, 04-31-2015.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident, Ann Libert.

John Leichtenberg Interview, 40m13s,10-02-2014.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident John Leichtenberg.

Dennis Herling Interview #2, Herling Family History, 18m42s, 11-03-2015.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Dennis Herling, focusing on his family's history.

Dennis Herling Interview #1, 43m26s, 06-11-2014.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Dennis Herling, who lived in the neighborhood 1943-1962.

Robert Dixon Interview, 31m20s, 04-18-2018.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Robert Dixon.

Shirley and Stan Inhorn Interview_June 20 2013_Part 1.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Shirley Inhorn and Stan Inhorn.

Marzo Bliss Interview, 08-26-2013.MP3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Marzo Bliss.

Ken and Mary Quinn - part 1 - September 14 2013.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Mary Quinn and Ken Quinn.

Betty Skowlund Interview #1 7-12-13.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Betty Skowland.

Ronny Saeman Interview, 07-12-2013.MP3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Ronny Saeman.

Mary Miller Interview Pt 1 6-28-13.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Mary Miller and her son Dale Miller.

Joanne Thuesen Interview, 06-20-2013.MP3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Joanne Thuesen.

Jim and Bud Crawmer Interview _June 12 2013_Part2.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood residents Jim and Bud Crawmer. There are two parts to the interview.

Gale VandeBerg Interview 6-7-13.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Gale VandeBerg.

Kurt Meyer Interview, 06-06-2013.MP3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Kurt Meyer.

64a5c33ed7c92e9db710746893fcfecd.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Ardith McDowell.

Kent Liska Part One, June 17, 2013.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Kent Liska.

Loren Schultz, interviewed by Carole Vincent, Part I, 1 min 0 sec, 06-05-2013.mp3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Lorene Schultz.

Cora Christensen Interview, Barb Perkins, 06-04-2013.MP3
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Cora Christiansen.

MMB-exterior.jpg
Exterior view of the Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

municipal-bathroom-3.jpg
A photograph of the women's restroom, featuring unusual carrara marble, in the Madison Municipal Building.

municipal-bathroom-2.jpg
A photograph of the women's restroom, featuring unusual carrara marble, in the Madison Municipal Building.

Eve Galanter.mp3
Eve Galanter speaks about her memories of the Municipal Building, including her time on the City Council when the plans for what would become the Monona Terrace were initially discussed.

greg mickells - sarah white.jpg
Photograph of Greg Mickells talking with interview Sarah White during Municipal Restored event.

Greg Mickells.mp3
Greg Mickells recounts his first time in the Municipal Building, which occurred when the City Council was confirming him as director of Madison Public Library in 2012. Mr. Mickells discusses homelessness and resources in downtown Madison and his…

Lillian Sizemore.JPG
Photograph of Lillian Sizemore at Municipal Restored event.

municipal-bathroom-1.jpg
A photograph of the women's restroom, featuring unusual carrara marble, in the Madison Municipal Building.

Lillian Sizemore.mp3
Lillian Sizemore recounts her memories of the Municipal Building, particularly the women's restroom in the corner of the second floor, which featured white carrara marble.

Jenny Heck.mp3
Jenny Heck relates her experiences and feelings about the Municipal Building renovation, specifically about the music and art present at the Municipal Restored event and her hopes for continuing engagement with the community.

Robbie Webber.MP3
Ms. Webber recalls her memories of the Municipal Building, including participating in committee hearings as a community member and then as a City Council member from 2003-2009. She was especially involved in policies related to transportation and…

Mary Gandolfo.mp3
Ms. Gandolfo shares her impressions of the Municipal Restored event, including the artworks and performances taking place throughout the building.

Catherine Doyle & Ruth Rohlich.mp3
Catherine Doyle and Ruth Rolich share memories of the Municipal Building. Ms. Doyle discusses her father's career as a federal judge in the building, and memories she has as a young adult coming to the building. Ms. Rolich relates a story about an…

Jacki Lawton.mp3
Jacki Lawton recalls her memories of attending public meetings in the former courtroom of the Madison Municipal Building.

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Photograph of Barb Lanser and Laura Berger at Municipal Restored, December 2018.

Laura Berger & Barb Lanser.mp3
Ms. Berger and Ms. Lanser recall their memories of the Municipal Building, which involved a meditation group made up of City staff members who would gather for quiet, self-guided meditation practice in a room on the fourth floor of the building.

James Doyle & Jessica Doyle.mp3
James E. Doyle, Jr. and Jessica Doyle recount their memories of the Madison Municipal Building, most prominently memories of Governor Doyle's father, James Doyle, who was a federal judge in the building.

Barbara Tarockoff.mp3
Ms. Tarockoff shares her memories of the Municipal Building and how it seems changed since the building's renovation.

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Photograph of Stu Levitan, taken at the Municipal Restored event in the Madison Municipal Building, 2018.

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Stu Levitan describes his experiences in the Madison Municipal Building, including many meetings with city staff about ordinances and committee work. He discusses some memorable events like the work done with Community Development on Revival Ridge in…

Sarah White.mp3
Ms. White describes an early encounter with the Municipal Building as a shortcut during cold winter months to the back of the Fess Hotel on King Street, where she would meet a young man with whom she was in a relationship. She describes getting…

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Photograph of William Nardi, taken at the Madison Municipal Restored event.

William Nardi.mp3
Mr. Nardi discusses his employment with the post office that was located in the Municipal Building. Mr. Nardi was a student at UW-Madison at the time that he worked at the post office and was downtown for protests and other events that took place in…

Paul Soglin.mp3
Mayor Paul Soglin speaks to his history with the Madison Municipal Building, including its acquisition by the City of Madison in the late 1970s, and subsequent remodels.

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The handwritten text "the municipal art show in 2016" accompanies the writing prompt, "What is your favorite memory of this building?"

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A drawing of a green window frame accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw a Municipal Building window."

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A drawing of a stick figure of a person standing underneath a cloud. Purple snowflakes fall from the cloud.

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A drawing of a light green plant or fern accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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The response "Picking up the deeds to my house", etc., accompanies the prompt, "What is your favorite memory of this building?"

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Text depicts a memory of "the old marble bathrooms" to accompany the prompt: "What is your favorite memory of this building?"

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Text depicts a memory of someone finding a "half full bottle of dog wine" in their storage closet in the Madison Municipal Building. Accompanies the prompt "Share a memory about this building in 10 words or less."

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An office plant with green leaves and purple buds accompanies the prompt, "Draw an office plant." Purple raindrops rain in the background. Purple "Love Symbol #2" is drawn in bottom right corner.

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Collage with fabric pieces, and text that reads "More art always."

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Text describing a memory of the creator's husband's work as a federal probation officer at the temporary federal courthouse that was housed in the Madison Municipal Building.

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A drawing of a green cactus in a brown pot accompanies the prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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Text discussing a memory of picking up keys to the Gates of Heaven synagogue building the night before her wedding on June 22, 2007.

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A drawing of pencils and other items accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw your favorite office supply."

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A drawing of an office with door, desk, and office plant accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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A drawing of a green cactus in orange pot accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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A drawing of a smiling flower in a pot accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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A drawing of a pot with several small plants accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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Drawing of a staple remover accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw your favorite office supply."

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A drawing of an apple, a bunch of grapes, a sun, birds, and water.

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An illustration of a futuristic building with solar panels on the roof accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw the Municipal Building in the year 2118."

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Illustration of office plant to accompany the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."

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An illustration of markers accompanies the drawing prompt "Draw your favorite office supply."

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Aerial photograph of campus and the lakeshore. Camp Randall is in the background.

Noel Kent.mp3
Kent transferred from NYU in 1963 after visiting his sister who was studying for her masters. Kent talks about the experience of an education at the University, the lifelong friendships he gained, and how influential his time here was for the rest of…

Beverly Flanigan 6_14.mp3
Beverly Flanigan came to UW-Madison (then just UW) in 1968 to get a graduate degree in social work. She talked about the Welfare Mothers’ March from Milwaukee to Madison and its effect on her. She also talked about her time on campus—Fall 1968 to…

Chris Nolan.mp3
Nolan, a graduate of 1968, talks about her experiences in “Project Understand” which sent her to North Carolina on her spring break freshman year. She shares her first hand experiences with seeing segregation, visiting civil rights leaders, and going…

Ellen Meyers.mp3
Meyers recounts her time as a student of Professor Harvey Goldberg in the late 1960s. Meyers voices her objections to the wording of the "Reform and Revolt" historical marker currently located on Bascom Hill.

Michael Doyle.mp3
Doyle, as a 13 year old from Winona, Minnesota, was first introduced to Madison from photographs of the Dow demonstrations in 1967. He was involved in the Food Cooperative movement in Winona, which had a connection to Madison, and allowed him to…

Zakary Berk.mp3
Berk, a undergraduate student in the mid 60s, came to Madison from New York City. Berk was involved was in creating the Open Art/Arch student organization that focused on community, mindfulness and power of love. He opens up about his struggles with…

Wright George 6_14.mp3
George graduated from the University in 1966 and joined the Air Force in August of 1966. George talks about his experience flying planes in Vietnam and talks about his feelings while being overseas, looking back, and the campus involvement.

Virginia Shipley.mp3
Shipley, an undergraduate student from New York, came to Madison from a small private school. She discusses the differences in culture between the midwest and New York, her experiences as a female in Madison during the early 60s, and what it was like…

Sally Dussere.mp3
Dussere, an undergraduate Psych major, came to the University from Connecticut from a small, all female high school. She discusses her experiences freshman year with a dormitory shortage, her experiences of segregation on campus and how she felt…

Phyllis Holman Weisbard.mp3
Holman Weisbard opens up about her time in Madison during the late 1960s. She discusses the influence of the Hillel foundation as a cornerstone for the leftist movement, the draft resistance and the influence of Harvey Goldberg on the student…

Pat Small.mp3
Small, a Milwaukee resident, spent most of his life politically active. In his earlier life, he spent time at the Milwaukee Sentinel, getting involved at the Chicago Convention and protesting the reelection of Richard Nixon. His most memorable…

Norma Chinchilla.mp3
Chinchilla received her PhD in sociology from the University. Throughout the interview, she discusses sexism in the classroom and professionally, the experiences she had gaining tenureship and the sociology department at the University.

Nancy Lee 6_15.mp3
Nancy Lee, originally from Montgomery, AL, came to the University in 1962 as an English major. Lee discusses her time working at the Memorial Union, from the friendships she created and memorable events of being robbed at gunpoint. She talks about…

Michael Oberdorfer 6_14.mp3
Oberdorfer relates his family’s history in Wisconsin and their relationship to the city of Madison and UW-Madison. Oberdorfer studied zoology and neurobiology and had a good experience in the sciences and the humanities departments. Oberdorfer…

Michael Moss.mp3
Michael Moss received his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD from UW-Madison. He was involved in the music scene and played throughout campus. He was a Master’s student during the Sterling Hall Bombing and noticed a change in the culture of UW-Madison at…

Lisa and Mark Loder.mp3
Mark and Lisa Loder met at the University from two different background. They talk about the influence of music on their time here, what it was like going to college during the Vietnam Era and how Mark ended up evading the draft. Their time spent on…

Joan Lowery.mp3
Lowery, originally from New York, came to the University to see what life was like for the rest of the United States. She talks about her involvement in unionizing a Greek Restaurant on State Street, Summer Vista prior to school, and the empowerment…
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