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COVID-19 story by Simon Rosenblum-Larson, 2020
Simon Rosenblum-Larson shares a story about his experience as part of a minor league baseball team when the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the…
1960s Madison Story by Bert Rosengarten
Bert Rosengarten came to Madison in 1966 from Boston and experienced a major culture shock. He adjusted to the tumult and continuous engagement with activism. In an effort to bring Southern blues musicians to the Midwest, Bert formed a Folk Arts…
Oral history interview with Marc Rosenthal
Marc Rosenthal was on the staff of Community Action on Latin America (CALA) in 1983-6 and worked tirelessly to educate people in Madison about the reality in Central America and our country’s part in the torture, violence and disappearances there. …
Garver Feed Mill story by Susan Rottier
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.
Federal courthouse and probation officer located... Municipal Restored, 2018
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.
COVID-19 story by Jen Rubin, April 21, 2021
Jen Rubin shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about having loved ones spread out across various COVID hotspots during the spring of 2020, strategizing about how to bring her daughter home from her east-coast…
Photograph of Linda Franklin
Headshot of Linda Franklin.
COVID-19 story by Brittany Rusch, 2020
Brittany Rusch talks about her and her family's experience since the social distancing measures were put into place in Wisconsin in spring 2020. Brittany discusses what it's like working for Madison Public Library from home, and navigating…
Cactus in orange bowl, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of a green cactus in orange pot accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."
Office plant, light green, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of a light green plant or fern accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."
A big pot for tiny plants, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of a pot with several small plants accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."
Oral history interview with Ronny Saeman
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Ronny Saeman.
Oral history interview with Louise Schadauer
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Louise Schadauer.
COVID-19 story by Amy Schmidt, 2020
Amy Schmidt, who lives and works in Madison, describes her experience with the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. Amy describes being on a vacation to see her parents in Florida and how that vacation was extended by necessity, first because of a fall…
Tenney Park celebration, Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, and Steve Huxmann.
Tenney Park celebration, Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, Nancy Daly, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Thomas Schmidt, Jean Huxmann, Steve Huxmann, and Nancy Daly.
COVID-19 story by Lucas Schneider, 2020
Lucas Schneider shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. He describes the work he has been doing remotely for the library since the library's closure on March 17th. Lucas talks about connecting with friends through the…
Oral history interview with Lorene Schultz
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Lorene Schultz.
COVID-19 story by Kerry Schumann, 2020
Kerry Schumann shares a story about the Get Out The Vote campaign when Wisconsin held its election during a pandemic. This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an episode of the Madison podcast Inside Stories. Listen to that episode…
Tenney Park celebration, Janice Schur, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Janice Schur.
COVID-19 story by Diane Schwartz, 2020
Diane Schwartz discusses her experience with the Safer at Home social distancing measures during the spring of 2020. Diane talks about being a property owner and landlord at a time when unemployment is high and rent was not able to be collected. She…
Oral History interview with Libby Schwartz
Libby Schwartz spent her youth in and around the Greenbush community. She was born in 1940 in the neighborhood’s Madison General Hospital (now Meriter Hospital), and departed Madison after graduating from the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy in 1961.…
1960s Madison story by Virginia Shipley
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…
Tenney Park celebration, James Shulkin, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by James Shulkin.
Garver Feed Mill story by Ulrich Sielaff, David Hamel, and Shelley Hamel
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.…
Municipal Building story by Lillian Sizemore
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.
Photograph of women's bathroom, Municipal Restored, 2018
A photograph of the women's restroom, featuring unusual carrara marble, in the Madison Municipal Building.
Photograph of women's bathroom, Municipal Restored, 2018
A photograph of the women's restroom, featuring unusual carrara marble, in the Madison Municipal Building.
Photograph of women's bathroom, Municipal Restored, 2018
A photograph of the women's restroom, featuring unusual carrara marble, in the Madison Municipal Building.
Photo of Bob Skloot, 1980
This photo is of Bob Skloot in 1980. His daughter, Sarah's hands are on his shoulders. Sarah was 6 years old at the time and Bob had been on the Theatre and Drama faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1968. He continued to teach…
List of Public Presentations by the "Gonzalez" family in Madison, Wisconsin, 1984-1985
This is a partial list of the presentations that "Rogelio Gonzalez" and his wife, "Maria Gonzalez" gave in Madison from Feb 1984-July 1985. Theirs was a public rather than secret sanctuary. This meant that they were willing and eager to tell their…
Oral history interview with Bob Skloot
Bob Skloot was and still is a member of Beth Israel Center Synagogue in Madison, WI. In 1983, he was instrumental in convincing his congregation to partner with three other faith organizations–the Community of John XXIII, Covenant Presbyterian Church…
Photo of Bob Skloot, Madison (Wis), 2022
Bob Skloot in fall of 2022, photo by Joan Laurion
Oral history interview with Betty Skowlund
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Betty Skowland.
COVID-19 story by Beth Sluys, 2020
Beth Sluys describes her experience working as an environmental advocate during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting social distance measures. Beth talks about the impact of the pandemic on her household, including her husband, who works in the…
1960s Madison story by Pat Small
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…
Oral history interview with David Smith
Oral history interview with David Smith. David shares memories of growing up in the South Madison neighborhood, the youngest of eight children in his family, and describes the community outside his home as a close-knit extended family. He talks about…
Municipal Building story by Paul Soglin, Municipal Restored
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.
COVID-19 story by David Spies, 2020
David Spies shares his story about working at the Pinney Library on Madison's east side a couple of days prior to the Safer at Home social distancing order in spring 2020. David, who works as a Madison election inspector, shares a story about working…
David Spies on Election Day
A selfie photograph of David Spies as he works as a Chief Election Inspector on Election Day in Madison, Wisconsin.
Sam Schwartz (center with shovel) participates in groundbreaking ceremony for a new medical center building at 20 S. Park Street, Madison 1965.
Sam Schwartz (center with shovel) participates in groundbreaking ceremony for a new medical center building at 20 S. Park Street. Although the Schwartz Pharmacy was demolished as part of the Triangle Redevelopment Project, he was able to re-locate…
The Workmen’s Circle Labor Lyceum, Madison, 1953
The Workmen’s Circle Labor Lyceum provided a community center for the immigrant Eastern European Jewish community in Madison. The Arbeiter Ring, as it was called in Yiddish (a language which combines Hebrew and German words), is a national…
Birthday party at the Labor Lyceum, Madison, 1948
Interior view of the Labor Lyceum. The doors at the rear of the hall (beneath the balcony) led to the library (center-left), front entrance (center-right) and school office (right). Translation of the Yiddish text on the library door reads: “A R…
COVID-19 story by Dana Stokes, November 13, 2020
Dana Stokes shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She talks about how abruptly all of her plans changed in February and March, when hiring freezes halted a job opportunity and her kids were at home with her full-time. She…
Photo of Merle Sweet
Photograph of Merle Sweet. Merle is pictured from the waist up, looking at the camera.
Oral history interview with Merle Sweet
Oral history interview with Merle Sweet for the Living History Project. Merle recounts his family's history in the Greenbush neighborhood and nearby on Mills Street. He tells several family stories about his maternal grandfather, Max Shapiro, who was…
Photograph of Madison Municipal Building, 2018
Exterior view of the Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Garver Feed Mill story by Allison Sylke and C. Thomas Sylke
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…
Oral history interview with Joe Szwaja
Joe Szwaja played a key role in mobilizing Madisonians in support of the Madison-Arcatao Sister City initiative. As a graduate student at UW, he became involved with Community Action in Latin America (CALA), ultimately joining as paid staff. He,…
Municipal Building story by Barbara Tarockoff
Ms. Tarockoff shares her memories of the Municipal Building and how it seems changed since the building's renovation.
COVID-19 story by Teresa Téllez-Giron, March 12, 2021
Teresa Téllez-Giron shares her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes the importance of extended family gatherings in her culture and the emotional toll of limiting contact when the pandemic hit. She shares how her mental…
Oral history interview with Joanne Thuesen
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Joanne Thuesen.
COVID-19 story by Andres Torres, 2020
Andres Torres describes what the days leading up to the Safer at Home social distance measures were like for him and his family. Andres talks about his experience of hearing the news about COVID-19 as it applied to other parts of the world, and how…
4th of July story by Jean Tretow-Schmidt
A short story recorded by Jean Tretow-Schmidt at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.
COVID-19 story by Angela Trudell Vasquez, 2020
Angela Trudell Vasquez shares her experience being Madison's poet laureate when all public events are cancelled due to social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. This story was originally recorded and shared as part of an…
U.S. Sugar Company
Two women standing on path in front of the Garver Feed Mill, which was originally a sugar beet processing factory.
Garver Feed Mill exterior, 1980s
A photograph of the front exterior of the Garver Feed Mill building, located on Madison's east side.
United States Sugar Company Factory, 1920
Exterior view of the United States Sugar Company factory next to railroad tracks.
James Russell Garver at office desk
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…
"J.R. Garver, president of Garver Supply Co., Madison manufacturer and distributor of…
Mill foreman standing on feed bags
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.
Photo of María Ofelia Navarrete (María Chichilco) and Mary Kay Baum, El Salvador, 1986
(l to r) María Chichilco, a Farabundi Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) guerrilla commander from Arcatao and Mary Kay Baum from Madison in late 1986. They met in San Jose Las Flores to exchange the official resolution making Madison and Arcatao…
Photo of Mary Kay Baum and María Ofelia Navarrete (María Chichilco), Madison (Wis.), 1998.
In 1998, Maria Serrano (formerly Chichilco) (right) traveled to Madison and was happily reunited with her old friend, Mary Kay Baum. Unknown photographer
Oral history interview with Gale VandeBerg
This is an oral history interview with Westmorland neighborhood resident Gale VandeBerg.
Photo of Students from the Talmud Torah (Hebrew School) at the Agudas Achim Synagogue, 1948
Students from the Talmud Torah (Hebrew School) at the Agudas Achim Synagogue prepare to conduct their own junior congregation services for the high holidays and sabbath. This photo accompanied a newspaper article discussing the 1948 Jewish New Year…
Sam Schwartz at his pharmacy, 902 Mound St, Madison, 1952
Sam Schwartz inside his pharmacy at 902 Mound St. in 1952. In addition to dispensing drugs the store sold a wide variety of goods, including clocks and cosmetics, as can be seen on the display shelves.
Photograph of "Stage Coach"
The Stage Coach and truck used for the Madison Youth Summer Theater drives past a playground. Students who watched the performance wave to the actors as they leave after the final play of the season.
Oral history interview with Chris Wagner
Oral history interview with Chris Wagner. Chris is a retired librarian who had previously worked at Madison Public Library's South Madison neighborhood library starting in 1993. She shares her perspective on what drew her towards librarianship and to…
COVID-19 story by Amber Walker, 2020
Amber C. Walker describes her experience starting a new job and moving from New York City to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of the stay-at-home mandate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This story was recorded for the Madison podcast Inside…
Municipal Building story by Robbie Webber
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…
Tenney Park celebration, Stephen Webster, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Stephen Webster.
Memory of Gates of Heaven keys, Municipal Restored, 2018
Text discussing a memory of picking up keys to the Gates of Heaven synagogue building the night before her wedding on June 22, 2007.
COVID-19 story by Rachel Werner, 2020
Rachel Werner talks about her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. Rachel talks about working remotely as a content marketing specialist for Taliesin in Spring Green as well as a writing instructor for Hugo House in Washington State.…
Rachel Werner
A "selfie" photograph of Rachel Werner.
Rachel Werner with daughter Phoebe
Rachel Werner with her daughter Phoebe in spring of 2020, during the Safer at Home social distancing measures.
Rachel Werner with daughter Phoebe
Rachel Werner with her daughter Phoebe, taken in spring of 2020 during the Safer at Home social distancing measures.
Phoebe Werner with foster dog, 2020
Phoebe Werner with a foster dog that her family cared for during the Safer at Home social distancing measures in spring 2020.
4th of July story by Mark White and Ron Radunzel
A short story recorded by Mark White and Ron Radunzel at the 75th anniversary of the Westmorland Neighborhood 4th of July celebration.
COVID-19 story by Pierson White, March 5, 2021
Pierson White shares his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. He describes the many ways in which his life changed, starting with his contact with what was possibly one of the earliest cases in Wisconsin. After his school shut down…
Municipal Building story by Sarah White, Municipal Restored
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…
Tenney Park celebration, Nicholas Wiedenhoeft, 2019
A short story about Tenney Park and the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood, told by Nicholas Wiedenhoeft.
COVID-19 story by Darian Wilson, 2020
Darian Wilson describes his early childhood love of music, and how during the social distancing efforts in Madison, Wisconsin, he is able to revisit that love of music and share it with his children. This story was originally recorded and shared as…
COVID-19 story by Jayda Woods, February 11, 2021
Jayda Woods shares her experience as a high school student during the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison. She describes what it was like when school shut down, during her junior year, and shares some of the challenges of virtual learning as well as her…
Photo of Workmen’s Circle annual concert program, 1935
Cover of the 1935 program (4th ed.) for the Workmen’s Circle annual concert. At the lower edge of the cover is a Yiddish transliteration for the location of the concert: “In university theater, Bascom Hall, Madison Wis.” Prior to 1938, when the…
Program for the 1935 Workmen’s Circle annual concert, Madison, 1935
List of orchestral and choir music to be performed at the 1935 Workmen’s Circle annual concert. The classical orchestra musicians were drawn from the Madison Symphony and the UW-Madison School of Music.
At the bottom of the page is a list of songs…
At the bottom of the page is a list of songs…
1960s Madison Story by Clarice Yentsch
Yentsch received her both her Bachelors and Masters from the University of Wisconsin during the early part of the 1960s. She was involved with the early movements of the 60’s that focused on social justice, which influenced later anti-war protests.…
COVID-19 story by Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman, 2020
Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman, of Congregation Shaarei Shamayim in Madison, shares a story about what her work as a rabbi looks like in the time of social distance measures, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This story was recorded as part of the Madison…
Photo of Di Salvo's Spaghetti House and Seafood
Photograph of Di Salvo's Spaghetti House and Seafood, located at 810 Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin. The exterior of the building is pictured, with "Di Salvo's" printed on window awnings to left and right of front entrance.
Photo of 15 Lakeshore Court, Madison Wisconsin
Photograph of the Matthews-Adams-Winston family residence, located at 15 Lakeshore Court, Madison, Wisconsin.
Photo of Mona Adams Winston
Photograph of Mona Adams Winston, headshot.
Photo of Matthews Family
Photograph of the Matthews children, at their house on West Washington Avenue. Left to right: Rose Lee, age 9; Addrena, age 12; Ollie Mae, age 15.
Photo of Edith Hilliard and Nimrod Hilliard III
Living History Project narrator Edith Hilliard is pictured with her son, Nimrod Hilliard III. A Family History quilt, made by Edith, hangs in the background.
Photo of Dr. Richard Harris
Photograph of Dr. Richard Harris, headshot.
Photo of Diners at Chicken Shack Restaurant
Photograph of interior of Chicken Shack Restaurant, depicting diners at tables.
Photo of Triangle Urban Renewal sign
Photograph of sign related to the urban renewal project upcoming in the Triangle / Greenbush neighborhood.
Photo of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Exterior view of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10 South Park Street in the Greenbush neighborhood.
Photograph of Max Shapiro
Newspaper clipping featuring newspaper vendor Max Shapiro hawking newspapers outside his news stand in downtown Madison.
Photograph of Franklin children outside Fisher Street house.
Children of the Franklin family outside of their family's house at 1905 Fisher Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
Album cover, Wisconsin Singers, "Once in a Lifetime"
An album cover depicting members of the Wisconsin Singers from the mid-1970s. Members are shown outside of a university building in their red and white outfits.
Back cover for Wisconsin Singers album, "Once in a Lifetime"
The back cover of the Wisconsin Singers' album, "Once in a Lifetime." Includes song titles and notes.
Photograph of Linda Franklin and Bill Clingan, Memorial High School Prom Queen and King, 1972
Linda Franklin and Bill Clingan are pictured at the 1972 Memorial High School prom dance, when they were crowned Prom Queen and King.
Aerial view of University of Wisconsin-Madison
Aerial photograph of campus and the lakeshore. Camp Randall is in the background.
Markers, Municipal Restored, 2018
An illustration of markers accompanies the drawing prompt "Draw your favorite office supply."
Office plant, Municipal Restored, 2018
Illustration of office plant to accompany the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."
Future Madison Municipal Building, Municipal Restored, 2018
An illustration of a futuristic building with solar panels on the roof accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw the Municipal Building in the year 2118."
Fruit, sun, water, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of an apple, a bunch of grapes, a sun, birds, and water.
Staple remover, Municipal Restored, 2018
Drawing of a staple remover accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw your favorite office supply."
Smiling flower in pot, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of a smiling flower in a pot accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."
Office desk with plant, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of an office with door, desk, and office plant accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw an office plant."
Pencils and more, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of pencils and other items accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw your favorite office supply."
More art always, Municipal Restored, 2018
Collage with fabric pieces, and text that reads "More art always."
Office plant with purple rain, Municipal Restored, 2018
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.
I found a half full... Municipal Restored, 2018
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."
The old marble bathrooms, Municipal Restored, 2018
Text depicts a memory of "the old marble bathrooms" to accompany the prompt: "What is your favorite memory of this building?"
Picking up the deeds to my house... Municipal Restored, 2018
The response "Picking up the deeds to my house", etc., accompanies the prompt, "What is your favorite memory of this building?"
Person under snow cloud, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of a stick figure of a person standing underneath a cloud. Purple snowflakes fall from the cloud.
Municipal Building window, Municipal Restored, 2018
A drawing of a green window frame accompanies the drawing prompt, "Draw a Municipal Building window."
Municipal art show... Municipal Restored, 2018
The handwritten text "the municipal art show in 2016" accompanies the writing prompt, "What is your favorite memory of this building?"
Photograph of Stuart (Stu) Levitan, Municipal Restored, 2018
Photograph of Stu Levitan, taken at the Municipal Restored event in the Madison Municipal Building, 2018.
Photograph of Barb Lanser and Laura Berger, Municipal Restored, 2018
Photograph of Barb Lanser and Laura Berger at Municipal Restored, December 2018.
Photograph of Jaclyn Lawton, Municipal Restored, 2018
Headshot of Jaclyn Lawton.
Photograph of Lillian Sizemore, Municipal Restored, 2018
Photograph of Lillian Sizemore at Municipal Restored event.
Photograph of Eve Galanter, Municipal Restored, 2018
Headshot of Eve Galanter.
Cora Christiansen residence, 572 Park Lane, Madison
A photograph of the exterior of Cora Christiansen's residence at 572 Park Lane, in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Lorene Schultz at home, 2013
A photograph of Lorene Schultz at her home in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Schultz family residence, 453 Clifden Drive, Madison
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.
Schultz children, ca. 1962
A portrait of the four Schultz children, taken ca. 1962. Back row: Kathleen and John; front row: Virginia and Mary.
John Schultz birthday party, 1961
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.
Clifden Drive block party, ca. 1966
A photograph depicting a neighborhood block party on Clifden Drive in Madison, Wisconsin. People are seated at picnic tables in a backyard.
Cliften Drive block party kids table, ca. 1966
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 party suitcase game, ca. 1968
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…
Preparing for 4th of July parade, ca. 1965
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.
4th of July parade, Westmorland Neighborhood, ca. 1967
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.
Pony rides at Westmorland neighborhood 4th of July, ca. 1968
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.
Kent Liska in front of 4018 Euclid Ave, 2013
Kent Liska stands in front of the residence at 4018 Euclid Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
4018 Euclid Ave, Madison, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 4018 Euclid Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin.
Summer ballgame at Midvale School, 1950s
A photograph shows a baseball game being played at a school baseball diamond. Kent Liska is the batter at bat in the photo.
Kent Liska with snow shovel, 1950s
Kent Liska stands with a snow shovel on a cleared sidewalk, with large snowbanks on either side.
Rentschler West Midget Midvale baseball team, 1958
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 in safety patrol uniform, 1960
A photograph of Kent Liska in safety patrol uniform.
Ardith McDowell, 2013
A close-up photograph of Ardith McDowell.
3815 Meyer Avenue, 2013
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence located at 3815 Meyer Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
3814 Meyer Avenue, 2013
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence located at 3814 Meyer Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Donald N. McDowell, Wisconsin State Secretary of Agriculture
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.
McDowell children, ca. 1948
A portrait of four of the six McDowell children. From left, Donna, Thomas, and Bradley (in front).
McDowell family, 1988
An image of the McDowell family Christmas card from 1988. Front row: Donald and Ardith; back row: Tom, Donna, Bradley, Mary Ellen, Bonnie.
Kurt Meyer, 2013
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Kurt Meyer.
3814 Winnemac Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 3814 Winnemac Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Gale VandeBerg, 2013
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Gale VandeBerg.
553 Gately Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin, 2013
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence located at 553 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Gale and Zona VandeBerg, 1940s
A photograph of Gale and Zona VandeBerg sitting outside on the ground, looking at the camera.
Gale and Zona VandeBerg wedding day, 1943
A photograph of the wedding party for Gale and Zona VandeBerg's wedding.
VandeBerg family at Oshkosh Airport, 1951
A photograph of the VandeBerg family standing on the tarmac of the Oshkosh Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Jim Crawmer, 2013
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Jim Crawmer.
Bud Crawmer, 2013
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Bud Crawmer.
3917 Paunack Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 3917 Paunack Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Jim and Bud Crawmer, at 3917 Paunack Avenue, ca. 1940
A photograph shows siblings Jim Crawmer (left) and Bud Crawmer in front of their family's residence in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Jim Crawmer in back yard at 3917 Paunack Avenue, ca. 1942
A photograph shows Jim Crawmer examining cornstalks in the back yard of his family's house at 3917 Paunack Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin.
Joan Murphy, 2013
A headshot photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Joan Murphy, 2013.
507 Holly Avenue, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 507 Holly Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
507 Holly Avenue post-remodel, 1965
A photograph shows the exterior of the residence at 507 Holly Avenue, post-remodel, in 1965.
Murphy children in 4th of July parade, 1959
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.
Watching 4th of July Parade, 1963
A photograph of the Murphy family watching the 4th of July Parade from their front yard in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Joanne Thuesen, 2013
A headshot photograph of Joanne Thuesen.
461 Westmorland Blvd, 2013
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.
461 Westmorland Blvd, 1951
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 461 Westmorland Blvd, nearing completion of its construction in 1951.
461 Westmorland Blvd, mid-construction, 1951
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 461 Westmorland Blvd, mid-construction, in 1951.
Ernie Jackson, with Lois, Judy, and Joanne Jackson, 1954
A photograph depicts a man and three young girls, sitting outside of the house located at 461 Westmorland Blvd in Madison, Wisconsin.
Thuesen family, 1975
A family portrait of the Thuesen family taken in 1975.
568 Toepfer Avenue, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 568 Toepfer Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Mary Miller and son Dale Miller, 2013
A photograph of Mary Miller standing in front of her house with her son Dale Miller in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
4018 Winnemac Avenue, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 4018 Winnemac Avenue in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mary Miller, age 20, 1944
A headshot photograph of Mary Miller at age twenty, taken in 1944.
Mary Miller at home, ca. 1950s
A photograph of Mary Miller outside of her home in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mary and John Miller family, ca. 1965
A family portrait of the Miller family, taken ca. 1965. Mary Miller and John Miller are photographed with their children.
Mary Miller, Queen of Peace School hot lunch program staff, 2000
A school staff photograph taken of Mary Miller when she worked for the Queen of Peace School hot lunch program.
Jerry and Ronny Saeman, Westmorland Park cleanup, 1998
A photograph of Jerry and Ronny Saeman standing by the Westmorland Park sign on Earth Day in April 1998.
564 Gately Terrace, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence at 564 Gately Terrace in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Vacant lot at 564 Gately Terrace, 1949
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.
Saeman family residence under construction, 1950
A photograph of the Saeman family residence under construction in 1950.
Westmorland Neighborhood Association Board, 1958
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 children, Paul, Marian, Ann, ca. 1959
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.
Ronny and Jerry Saeman at Westmorland Park Rock Garden Bench, 1999
A photograph depicts Jerry and Ronny Saeman seated on a park bench in the rock garden of the Westmorland neighborhood park.
Betty Skowlund, 2013
A photograph of Westmorland neighborhood resident Betty Skowlund, taken at her apartment at Oakwood Village in 2013.
Skowlund family, Christmas Day 1977
A photograph of Alan and Betty Skowlund and family, taken on Christmas Day in 1977, at their home in the Westmorland neighborhood.
Skowlund family, Christmas Day, 1981
A photograph taken of Alan and Betty Skowlund and their family in their living room in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Ken Quinn and Mary Alderson, 1971
A photograph of Ken Quinn and Mary Alderson, attending Edgewood High School's prom dance in Madison, Wisconsin.
450 South Owen Drive, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 450 South Owens Drive in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Quinn family wedding, 2013
A photograph of the Quinn family during a family wedding in 2013.
Marzo Bliss, 2013
A close-up photograph of Marzo Bliss, who is seated at a table, in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
4010 Birch Ave, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 4010 Birch Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Ellen and Howard Cross
A close-up photograph of Ellen and Howard Cross.
3912 Paunack Ave, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 3912 Paunack Ave in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
Cross children on Easter Sunday, 1954
A photograph of the Cross children standing outdoors on Easter Sunday. From left: Jeff, Gerri, and Kathy.
Cross children on July 4th, 1957
A photograph of the three Cross children, taken on July 4th, 1957.
Girl Scout troop, 1963
A photograph of members of a Girl Scout troop sitting outside. Ellen Cross was the troop leader; Kathy Cross was a troop member.
Shirley and Stan Inhorn, 2013
A close-up photograph of Shirley and Stan Inhorn, residents of the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
23 Frederick Circle, 2013
A photograph of the exterior of the residence located at 23 Frederick Circle in the Westmorland neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin.
Inhorn children playing in sandbox, 1962
A photograph of the Inhorn children playing in a sandbox. From left: Rodger, Marcia, Lowell.
Inhorn children with cat, 1965
A photograph of the Inhorn children with the family pet cat, Fritz. From left: Rodger, Lowell, Marcia.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
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…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
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. …
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
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.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
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…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
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…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows the Madison Fire Department responding to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. Firefighters gather around the base of a ladder truck, maneuvering one firefighter on the ladder holding a fire hose to spray into the…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A close-up photograph shows multiple Madison Fire Department trucks responding to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill. Firefighters work to pry open a closed door to the mill in the background, while a person in a white firefighting uniform with "CHIEF"…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a crowd of community members watching the Madison Fire Department's response to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a group of community members watching the Madison Fire Department's response to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side. Two ladders are visible in the background, extending fire hoses up to the mill's second story…
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows members of the Madison Fire Department on the roof of the Garver Feed Mill. Ladders and hoses can be seen at the front of the building, reaching to the mill's second story windows.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1964
A photograph shows a close-up view of several firefighters standing at the base of two red ladder trucks as they respond to a fire at the Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1946
Firefighters from Madison Fire Department respond to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side on Tuesday, December 3, 1946. Fire Companies No. 1, 2, 3, and 5 responded to the two alarm fire.
Fire at Garver Feed Mill, 1946
Firefighters from Madison Fire Department respond to a fire at Garver Feed Mill on Madison's east side on Tuesday, December 3, 1946. Fire Companies No. 1, 2, 3, and 5 responded to the two alarm fire. Aerial Truck No. 1 is visible on the far right…