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Stoddard Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: In 1933, Lester Proksch constructed this striking filling station in the small river town, at 201 North Main Street. Less's Service was opened in July of 1...
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Burlington Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Filling station built in 1927, at 148 West Chestnut Street, by Jack Hansen.
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Cedarburg Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Alexander C. Eschweiler, a well-known architect in Milwaukee, designed this exotic station for the Wadhams Oil and Grease Company of Milwaukee in 1926.
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Town of Emmet Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Constructed of red brick and capped by a steeply pitched gable roof accented with gently flared eaves, this one-story station, built in the mid-1920s, rese...
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Oshkosh Service Station Detail (Blue and Cream Tile)

Date: 2008
Description: Constructed of a cream-colored brick, the vertical lines were embellished with blue glazed brick, likely meant to match the color of the Dixie Oil and Gaso...
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Copeland Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Copeland Opera House from across street.
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Copeland Opera House

Date: 01 2009
Description: Close-up of a portion of Copeland Opera House's cornice.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Lobby of Grand Opera house, including Frank Waldo decorative designs above auditorium doors, featuring lilies and other flowers.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Interior of Grand Opera House's auditorium and stage from rear of house.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of Frank Waldo's decorative motifs in the Grand Opera House, featuring morning-glory and ornamental grass.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of Frank Waldo decorative motif on the proscenium arch in the Grand Opera House. Features a portrait of William Shakespeare flanked by cupids and...
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The Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: View of the Grand Opera House auditorium from the stage. Includes decorative wall panels by Frank Waldo.
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Grand Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of balcony above the front entrance of Grand Opera House.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Interior view of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater from balcony with view of stage and organ.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: View of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater stage and auditorium from rear of house.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: The ladies' sitting room in the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater.
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Stoughton Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Stoughton Opera House and City Hall entrance.
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Stoughton Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of replica chandelier in Stoughton Opera House.
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Stoughton Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of theater seating in Stoughton Opera House with top hat racks.
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Stoughton Opera House

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of Stoughton Opera House's restored box office and ticket window.

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