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Vilas Mansion Demolished for Construction of National Guardian Life Insurance Co. Building

Date: 05 23 1963
Description: The 104-year old Vilas Mansion at 12 Gilman Street is demolished to make way for the new National Guardian Life Insurance Co. building. The house was built...
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George Vukelich

Date: 09 28 1962
Description: Radio host and newly published author, George "Papa Hambone" Vukelich relaxing at his home on Plymouth Circle. He is sitting in a chair holding an LP copy ...
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John F. Kennedy at U.W. Fieldhouse

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: Democratic Presidential candidate John Kennedy speaking from a podium before a large crowd at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Fieldhouse.
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Shirley Abrahamson

Date: 07 26 1962
Description: Attorney, Shirley Abrahamson, walking her Irish Setters, Brisco and Betsy-B near her Fish Hatchery Road home. She is a member of the law firm of LaFollette...
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CORE Protest in Wisconsin Assembly

Date: 04 27 1964
Description: Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) protestors with signs sitting in the balcony of the Wisconsin Assembly Chambers. Assembly sergeant-at-arms, Norris Kelle...
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Dedication of Gay Braxton Apartments

Date: 06 24 1965
Description: Roland Day, at the microphone, emcee of the dedication of the Gay Braxton Apartments. Speakers seated behind Mr. Day include Mayor Otto Festge and tenant s...
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Gay Braxton Apartments Dedication

Date: 06 24 1965
Description: Guests honored at the dedication ceremony of the Gay Braxton Apartments gathered around a sign for the building. They are left to right Mayor Otto Festge, ...
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Edwin Stein's Family Photos

Date: 06 05 1960
Description: Portrait of Edwin Stein's wife, Donna, and daughter, Laurie (age 7) wearing hats.
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1960 Madison City Council Group Portrait

Date: 04 17 1960
Description: The 1960 Madison City Council poses for a group portrait in the City County Building. The State Office Building at 1 West Wilson Street can be seen through...
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Artist Aaron Bohrod Shows Off New Studio

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod shows his new studio at his English Tudor style home at 4811 Tonyawatha Trail overlooking Lake Mon...
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Artist Aaron Bohrod Shows Off New Studio

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod shows his new studio at his English Tudor style home at 4811 Tonyawatha Trail overlooking Lake Mon...
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Artist Aaron Bohrod Shows Off New Studio

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod shows his new studio at his English Tudor style home at 4811 Tonyawatha Trail overlooking Lake Mon...
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Artist Aaron Bohrod Shows Off New Studio

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod shows his new studio at his English Tudor style home at 4811 Tonyawatha Trail overlooking Lake Mon...
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Artist Aaron Bohrod Shows Off New Studio

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod shows his new studio at his English Tudor style home at 4811 Tonyawatha Trail overlooking Lake Mon...
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Artist Aaron Bohrod Shows Off New Studio

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod shows his new studio at his English Tudor style home at 4811 Tonyawatha Trail overlooking Lake Mon...
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Hanks Garden Walk

Date: 08 03 1960
Description: Dr. Jane Hanks, Bennington, Vt. and Sybil Hanks are shown standing in the garden at the Lucien M. and Mary Esther "Mollie" Vilas Hanks house at 525 Wiscons...
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Hanks Garden Walk

Date: 08 03 1960
Description: A garden path leading under two trellises in the Hanks Garden at the Lucien M. and Mary Esther "Mollie" Vilas Hanks house, 525 Wisconsin Avenue at Langdon ...
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Madison YWCA Children's Fine Arts Program

Date: 07 20 1960
Description: Forty girls, ages 8-16, participate in Madison's first consolidated children's fine arts program sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. Ann Hoffman of the Y.W.C.A. staf...
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Winds Cause Damage

Date: 08 03 1960
Description: Tree damage caused by a squall line wind and rain storm that lashed the Madison area about 8:30 am on Wednesday, Aug. 3rd.
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We Saw You . . . at Tea for Mrs. Kuehn

Date: 07 29 1960
Description: A tea is held to honor Mrs. Margery Kuehn, Whitefish Bay, wife of the Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, Philip G. Kuehn. Among the women assi...

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