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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Date: 08 22 1928
Description: Harley-Davidson motorcycle, used as a service vehicle for the Madison Tire Company, distributor of Goodyear tires, at 205 North Bassett Street.
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Leath's Furniture Co. Sale

Date: 04 30 1931
Description: Elevated view looking across street towards a crowd waiting to attend the opening of the Black Furniture Company's bankrupt sale at Leath's furniture store...
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Date: 08 22 1928
Description: Harley-Davidson motorcycle used for road service by Madison Tire Co. distributor of Goodyear tires at 205 N. Bassett Street.
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City Hall Demolition

Date: 09 1954
Description: City Hall on the corner of Mifflin Street and Wisconsin Avenue, in the course of demolition.
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First Harley-Davidson Shop

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Description: The original shop in the Davidson family backyard where the first Harley-Davidson motorcycles were assembled. There is snow on the ground. The sign on the ...
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Lewis Arms with Kayser Motors Truck

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Description: Bill Mootz (left) and Lewis Arms pose with a truck that advertises "Kayser's, 702 E. Wash. Ave., Madison" on the door. Both men were employees at Kayser Mo...
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Oscar Mayer Parking Lot

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Description: View from a fenced-off area towards the parking lot of the Oscar Mayer manufacturing plant. A flag with a large star with the number "1241" is hanging on t...
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McCormick Binder Outdoors at McCormick Works

Date: 04 23 1915
Description: Binder set-up outdoors in factory yard, with cloth masks to accentuate parts. In the background is a motorcycle parked in an open-sided shed, with another ...
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Reaper in Factory Yard at McCormick Works

Date: 02 24 1916
Description: A Reaper is set-up in the factory yard in front of a small backdrop. The Reaper parts are numbered, and a sign on it reads: "Reaper Built 1851 Cut 24 Crops...

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