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Fauerbach's Brewery Sign

Date: 1884
Description: A sign for Fauerbach's Brewery depicting a young woman and the brewery.
Postcard

Juliusspital Apotheke

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Description: The palace-like Juliusspital was founded in 1576 by Prince Bishop Julius Echter as a refuge for the sick and the poor. The Rococo apothecary (reproduction ...
Poster

It's Better with Butter!

Date: 1941
Description: Color poster created by the National Dairy Council, Chicago, of butter and buttered food items such as pancakes, baked potatoes, and a steak, displayed on ...
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Schlitz Atlas-Brau

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Description: Advertisement for Schlitz Atlas-Brau with Atlas carrying the earth with a Schlitz label on his shoulders. Some text reads, "Ask for Schlitz. The Beer That ...
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Madison Capital House Bill of Fare

Date: 12 02 1855
Description: The Capital House bill of fare for Sunday, December 2, 1855. Proprietors were Nelson & Russell.
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Jingle Jokes for Little Folks

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Description: Illustration of a little boy wearing a sailor outfit, holding a glass, and leaning against a fence. It was probably used for advertising Hires Root Beer, ...
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Mills of J.A. Briggs

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Description: View of the flouring and carding mills of J.A. Briggs. Caption at botto reads: "Flouring and Carding Mills of J. A. Briggs Village of Briggsville Marqette ...
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Bridge at Foot of Mirror Lake

Date: 1910
Description: Photographic postcard of the bridge near a mill. Caption reads: "Bridge at Foot of Mirror Lake, Delton, Wis."
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Scenes of Camp and Army Life

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Description: "Scenes of Camp and Army Life." Idyllic lithograph view of nine scenes of Union Army life.
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Capital City Mills

Date: 1895
Description: A Capital City Mills advertisement from the 1894-1895 Madison City Directory.
Postcard

G. Heileman Brewing Company

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of the brewery with the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "G. Heileman Brewing Co., La Crosse, Wis."
Photograph

Hausmann Brewing Company Malt House

Date: 1899
Description: Exterior view of the Hausmann Brewing Company's Malt House, 1603 Sherman Avenue.
Postcard

River Front and Listman's Mills

Date: 1920
Description: View across water toward the Mississippi River front showing Listman's Mills. Caption reads: "River Front and Listman's Mills, La Crosse, Wis."
Postcard

Hartig's Brewery

Date: 1900
Description: View from bridge towards Hartig's Brewery on the left. Caption reads: "Greetings from Watertown, Wis."
Poster

Milwaukee Wine Importer Ad

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Description: Chromolithographed advertising poster of the Herman Toser Co., of Milwaukee, importers of wines and liquors. The poster depicts a young Italian woman in tr...
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Christmas Pudding-Woolson Spice Co.

Date: 1890
Description: Chromolithographed card issued by the Woolson Spice Co. to present Christmas greetings to its customers. The card depicts children around a Christmas tree,...
Photograph

Melchoir House

Date: 1931
Description: Drawing of the Melchoir House, which was a popular hostelry and brewery operated by Jacob Melchoir. It later became an Indian boarding house.
Postcard

Thiensville Mills

Date: 1847
Description: An artists rendition of the western view of the Thiensville mills from the local tavern. Caption reads: "West View of Thiensville Mills from the Tavern."
Book or Pamphlet

Farwell's Madison Mills

Date: 1851
Description: Engraving of the five-story tall mill erected at the outlet of the Yahara Creek by Leonard J. Farwell. This engraving appears in Statistics of Dane County,...
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Madison Brewery Advertisement

Date: 1858
Description: Advertisement for the Madison Brewery operated from John Rodermund that appeared in the 1858 City Directory.

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