Browse Items (3 total)

This aerial photograph shows Vilas Park, located on Lake Wingra in Madison; The land for the park was donated by the family of Henry Vilas, who was a senator in the late 19th century.

Vilas Park and Henry Vilas Zoo is located on land donated in 1903 by William and Anna Vilas. It was one of the only accredited zoo’s to offer free admission, as stipulated by the Vilas when they donated the land 100 years ago.

Lake Wingra and Lake Monona are two of the lakes the Yahara River passes through on it’s way to the Rock River. This aerial photograph shows the lakes and surrounding city of Wisconsin.