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Orpheum Theatre Ushers

Date: 09 02 1928
Description: Group portrait of the Orpheum Theatre's staff of ushers.
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Entry Hall at Walden

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Description: Interior view showing entry hall at "Walden", the family estate of Cyrus McCormick, Jr.
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Madison Oriental Rug Company

Date: 11 20 1927
Description: Oriental rug business owned by Solomon Gulessarian at 319 State Street. The Palace Barber Shop is next door on the right.
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Upstairs Bedroom of House after Explosion

Date: 03 19 1945
Description: Upstairs bedroom of Bane residence damaged by explosion at North Bay, Lake Mendota.
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Manchester's, Inc., Floor Coverings

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide-angle view of floor coverings and rugs on the fourth floor of Manchester's, Inc., department store.
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Orpheum Theatre Seating

Date: 03 06 1942
Description: Interior view of the seating of the Orpheum Theatre at the back of the main floor.
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Orpheum Theatre Seating

Date: 03 06 1942
Description: Interior rear view of the seating of the Orpheum Theatre, at the back of the main floor looking towards the stage.
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Orpheum Theatre Interior

Date: 06 06 1941
Description: View of Orpheum Theatre looking toward the back. There is a statue just outside the entrance doors.
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Stairway in Louis C. George Home

Date: 11 02 1937
Description: Stairway and entrance hall, with Victorian sofa, in Louis C. George home, located at 201 Farwell Drive.
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Oriental Rug Galleries Window

Date: 10 04 1937
Description: Window display of a miniature replica of Shangri-la lamasery where many scenes were filmed for Frank Capra's movie "Lost Horizon", and oriental gift items,...
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Darling Shop Interior

Date: 10 12 1936
Description: Darling Shop, 9 E. Main Street, interior, showing women's coats and hats.
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Manchesters' Carpet Shop

Date: 05 27 1936
Description: Display of carpets and rugs in Manchesters', 2-6 East Mifflin carpet shop.
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Park Hotel — Blue Room

Date: 03 01 1936
Description: Men and women sitting at tables drinking in the Blue Room at the Park Hotel.
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Luzier Beauty Shop Interior

Date: 05 18 1934
Description: Interior of Luzier Beauty Shop, in the Gay Building, 16 North Carroll Street, showing the cash register, displays of products, manicure table, and a view t...
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Phi Sigma Delta Living Room

Date: 10 24 1933
Description: Phi Sigma Delta, 626 North Henry Street, living room. Room features fireplace, Oriental rug, and a grand piano.
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Parlor in "The House Next Door"

Date: 07 19 1933
Description: Parlor decorated in 1840s style in Ralph Warner's "The House Next Door." aka the Lovejoy-Duncan House, 11219 North Webster Street, showing piano and firepl...
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Dining Room in "The House Next Door"

Date: 07 19 1933
Description: Dining room decorated in 1840s style in Ralph Warner's "The House Next Door," aka the Lovejoy-Duncan House, 11219 N. Webster Street. The pantry is seen thr...
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Kessenich's New Dress Department

Date: 04 25 1933
Description: Kessenich's new dress department, second floor, 201-203 State Street.
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Emerson and Florence Ela Residence

Date: 05 23 1932
Description: Emerson and Florence Ela residence, showing interior living room at 1101 Grant Street.
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Glenn and Sarita Trewartha Residence

Date: 04 28 1932
Description: Glenn and Sarita Trewartha dining room at 1234 Sweetbriar Road in Shorewood Hills.

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