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Western Hotel

Date: 06 1915
Description: The Western Hotel. The original tavern was built in 1834 (?) by William Shields (?). In 1845 it was operated by his son Simon Shields. In 1873 the Hotel wa...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Shoreline

Date: 1900
Description: A view of the Lake Mendota shoreline, including the Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym or Old Red) and the Old Boat House.
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Lutheran Memorial Church

Date: 1924
Description: Lutheran Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue.
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Steele Tavern

Date: 1900
Description: Steele Tavern.
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Agricultural Hall

Date: 1903
Description: View up stairway to landscaped main entrance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture.
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Old Style Six Pack

Date: 1977
Description: Tanks at the Heileman Brewing Company decorated to look like a six-pack of beer cans.
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Great Western Oil Company Truck

Date: 03 13 1925
Description: A Model 103 International truck owned by the Great Western Oil Company of Cleveland, Ohio parked on a cobblestone street in a residential area. A man stand...
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Welsbach Street Lighting Company Loading Dock

Date: 1925
Description: Two men use a slide to load boxes from the loading dock on the second floor of the Welsbach Street Lighting Company onto the bed of one of the company's Mo...
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National Casket Company Truck

Date: 03 30 1925
Description: A man loads a wooden box containing a casket onto the back of a Model 33 International truck owned by the National Casket Company.
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Rochester Fuel and Feed Company Truck

Date: 1925
Description: A man filling the oil tank of an International Model 33 truck owned by the Rochester Fuel and Feed Company.
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Whitmier & Ferris Company Truck

Date: 03 17 1925
Description: An International Model 43 truck owned by Whitmier & Ferris Company parked along the bank of a river where men are constructing the framework to a billboard...
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Liberty Highway Company Trucks

Date: 1925
Description: Two men cover the bed of an International Model 63 truck owned by the Liberty Highway Company with a tarp as white it is parked outside the Schwab Machiner...
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"The Detroit News" Truck

Date: 1925
Description: An International Model SL truck owned by "The Detroit News" parked in front of Cook & Dyer Drugstore. A man is removing piles of newspapers from the truck ...
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Risdon Creamery Company Truck

Date: 1925
Description: A Model 94 International truck and trailer owned by the Risdon Creamery Company parked alongside a brick building.
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Gate and Fences on Farm

Date: 1921
Description: View of a wooden fence with gate next to a small house. Original caption: "Stout gate & fences. Litter covered barnyard to keep it dry & from being trample...
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Union Saloon

Date: 1902
Description: Exterior image of the Union Saloon. The saloon was owned by Joseph Krainik. Three men are standing on the entrance steps of the building and two men are st...
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Men outside the Alaska House Saloon

Date: 1902
Description: Five men standing outside the Conrad Meyer Alaska House saloon and hotel. The building was located at 416 North 9th Street.
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Downtown Muscoda

Date: 1971
Description: Slightly elevated view of a central business district. The theater marquee on the left reads: "The Concert for Bangladesh." Across the street on the right ...
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Plat Showing Olbrich Purchase

Date: 1923
Description: Map showing the parcel of land on the shore of Lake Monona acquired by the City of Madison for a park (today known as Olbrich Park).
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Lake Mendota from Tenney Park

Date: 1902
Description: A view across Lake Mendota from Tenney Park. A group of four children are on the near shoreline. A group of adults are standing and sitting in the midgroun...

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