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Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon

Date: 1910
Description: Horse-drawn fire wagon coming down a cobblestone street in Milwaukee. The fact that automobiles are also in the photograph suggests that the transition to ...
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Spic and Span Dry Cleaners

Date: 03 14 1957
Description: Elevated view across street towards the storefront and delivery vehicles of Spic and Span Dry Cleaning.
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Lindbergh Returns

Date: 1928
Description: Madison admirers gather around Charles Lindbergh upon his arrival in the city. This photograph is believed to have been taken in 1928 when Lindbergh return...
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The "Hilton"

Date: 1910
Description: The "Hilton," a boat owned by the John Schroeder Lumber Company; captained by Harry Brower.
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Working on a Chain-Gang

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Description: African American prison inmates working on a road chain-gang in Florida or Georgia.
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House of David Baseball Team Advertisement

Date: 08 25 1936
Description: The "House of David" traveling baseball team advertisement for an upcoming game.
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Postmen

Date: 1880
Description: Group portrait of postmen from the Milwaukee Area.
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View of the Grand Music Band

Date: 1876
Description: Quite possibly this is the "View of the Grand Music Band" listed in the "Centennial Views of the City of Madison, July 4th, 1876. Views of Chicago Light Gu...
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King Tarz, The Lion

Date: 11 06 1941
Description: King Tarz, The Seasonal Jungle Actor, (a lion) was brought to Madison to publicize "Tarzan's Secret Treasure" which stars Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sul...
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Wisconsin Building at the St. Louis World's Fair

Date: 1904
Description: The Joseph Clauder Marching Band from Milwaukee pose in front of the Wisconsin Building at the St. Louis World's Fair. Clauder's band was one of the most p...
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Harry Truman on Train

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman greets a crowd from the back platform of a NorthWestern train at the Commercial Ave. crossing. Others with him from the left are...
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Easter Seal Boy

Date: 03 11 1955
Description: David Lindl, Easter Seal boy, being carried to taxicab by driver, Mr. Coster.
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Man & Woman Boarding Northwest Airliner

Date: 09 09 1940
Description: Man and woman with two suitcases boarding a Northwest airplane. "Hundred to One" It's for You" Manchesters Fall merchandise sale. Advertisement says "Now t...
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Men Parading with Axes

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Description: Men parading down street with axes over their shoulders. Probably the Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal insurance body in the 1890s which was strong i...
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Wisconsin High School Football Players

Date: 09 1946
Description: Two Wisconsin High School Football players.
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Queen of America's Dairyland

Date: 10 20 1946
Description: Betty Gene Gardner, Ridgeway, who was chosen Queen of America's Dairyland at the 1946 Wisconsin State Fair, is shown boarding a train for the Dairy Industr...
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John (Wes) Covington

Date: 10 07 1957
Description: Portrait of Milwaukee Braves outfielder Wes Covington holding the brim of his cap.
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Portrait of John DeMerit, Milwaukee Braves

Date: 06 03 1957
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Milwaukee Braves outfielder John DeMerit. Demerit, a West Bend, Wisconsin native, was signed out of the University of Wisco...
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Fred Haney

Date: 05 16 1958
Description: Portrait of Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Winners

Date: 07 24 1948
Description: At right is Don Harless, Dane County traffic officer, presenting carry-all bags to winners of the sportsmanship award to Albert Martin, son of Mrs. Annabel...

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