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The Big Store

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior view from intersection towards The Big Store on the corner, with two men standing outside the entrance. A large traffic signal is in the center of...
Poster

"Gay is Angry" Calendar

Date: 1971
Description: Cover illustration of a calendar promoting gay pride. The calendar features numerous photographs, illustrations and quotations for each month from March 19...
Map or Atlas

Rand McNally Official Auto Trails Map, District No. 8 : Wisconsin, Northern Ill., Northern Mich.

Date: 1920
Description: This early road map shows the system of roads in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and the western portion of Michig...
Map or Atlas

Rand McNally Official Auto Trails Map : District No. 8, Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Northeast Iowa, Northern Michigan

Date: 1923
Description: This early road map shows the system of roads in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and the western portion of Michig...
Postcard

Hotel Rogers

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Description: Colorized postcard view from street of the Hotel Rogers on a street corner. Text on front reads: "Hotel Rogers, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin."
Postcard

Post Office

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Description: Colorized postcard view of the exterior of the Post Office. A traffic light is on the corner and cars are parked along the curb. Caption reads: "Post Offic...
Postcard

Main Business District

Date: 1968
Description: Elevated view of the main business district. Cars are parked in front of businesses, and are driving down the road. A flagpole and stop signs are in the fo...
Postcard

Main Street, Boulder Junction

Date: 1966
Description: View of the commercial district. Cars are parked in front of businesses. A flagpole and a stop sign are on a highway island in the foreground.
Postcard

Beaumont Hotel

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Description: Color illustration of the Beaumont Hotel. Automobiles are parked at the curb and a traffic light is at the corner. Caption reads: "Beaumont Hotel, Green Ba...
Postcard

Main Street — Green Bay

Date: 1951
Description: Colorized postcard view down a street in a main shopping district. Traffic signals are on the corners, and a large flag is hanging from the Beaumont Hotel ...
Postcard

Kenosha County Court House

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Description: Color illustration of the courthouse, with Neo-classical architecture including Corinthian columns along the facade. A traffic light is at the corner. Capt...
Postcard

Christ Episcopal Church

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Description: Color view of a church built in 1897 of local stone. Located at 9th and Main. National Historical Register.
Postcard

Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: 1971
Description: View across street towards the church located at First and Winnebago Streets. A traffic light and a fire hydrant are at the corner.
Postcard

Jackson Clinic

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Description: Color postcard of Jackson Clinic, 30 South Henry Street in winter. Automobiles are parked at the curbs.
Postcard

Madison Public Library

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Description: View across intersection towards the public library on the corner of Mifflin Street and Fairchild Street.
Poster

"This is Art" Poster

Date: 1981
Description: Poster of Art Nesson, a well-known figure on State Street. Art made his living as a window washer, dishwasher and manual laborer. He is leaning on a mailbo...
Postcard

Hotel Kegonsa

Date: 1955
Description: Text on front reads: "Hotel Kegonsa — On U.S. 51, Stoughton, Wisconsin." On reverse, "Hotel Kegonsa, Modern Coffee Shop, U.S. Highway 51, Stoughton, Wiscon...

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