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Fish's Wright Flyer

Date: 1912
Description: The Wright Flyer of Farnum Fish being pushed into position for a demonstration flight at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
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Wine Room

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Description: People sitting at tables, drinking and talking. A large banner with a picture of Thaddeus Kosciuszko hangs on the wall.
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"The Fruit Boat"

Date: 1950
Description: A Coca-Cola vending machine is on the right, near a table with a scale and boxes of fruit, under an awning. On the left is a car near the curb.
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"The Fruit Boat"

Date: 1950
Description: A two-door sedan is parked in front of the market, near a large sign.
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Group Party Picture on Stairs

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Description: Costume party at Gauer's home on Downer Avenue. Ruthe Distenfeld owned five appliance stores, Bernice Flower was Forrest Flower's wife (WPA Artist), and Be...
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Seaman's Body Bowling Team

Date: 02 22 1947
Description: The Seaman's Body Local 75 bowling team.
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Drinking at the Lutheran Center Bowling Alley

Date: 01 14 1948
Description: A view from behind the bar in the Lutheran Center Bowling Alley of happy patrons enjoying a beer. One of the two bartenders is also enjoying a beverage.
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King Pin Peeking through the Curtains

Date: 04 24 1948
Description: A man with a "King Pin" bowling pin crown on his head peers through curtains at the Lithographers Intercity Bowling Dinner Dance.
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UE Winders Bowling Team

Date: 03 29 1947
Description: The Local 1131 UE Winders bowling team at the Milwaukee County Bowling Tournament. From left to right are Chester Chojnacki, Louis Mersho, team captain Car...
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X-Ray Machine

Date: 1926
Description: A group of women and children surround a woman who is standing on an X-Ray machine (fluoroscope) to determine if her shoes fit. A man on the right is opera...

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