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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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Riders on an Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle

Date: 04 09 1917
Description: Two riders on an early Excelsior-Henderson motorcycle near a community garden at Harrison and Jefferson streets in Chicago. An International Harvester trac...
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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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Wisconsin State Fair Letterhead

Date: 1952
Description: Letterhead for the Wisconsin State Fair, with a state fair ribbon superimposed on a silhouette of the state, and two vignettes of agricultural and industri...
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Scout Pickup with Yamaha Motorcycles

Date: 1978
Description: Three-quarter view from rear of passenger side of Scout pickup, which is parked in a sandy area with dunes, loaded with two Yamaha motorcycles. The Scout h...
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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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Corn Binder

Date: 04 10 1915
Description: Corn Binder outdoors in the yard at McCormick Works. In the background a motorcycle and an automobile are parked underneath an open-sided wood shed. Behind...
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Corn Binder in Factory Yard

Date: 04 10 1915
Description: Close-up of Corn Binder set-up on cobblestones in the factory yard. In the background a motorcycle is parked underneath an open-sided wood shed. In front o...
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Machinery Part in McCormick Works Factory Yard

Date: 04 14 1915
Description: A piece of machinery is set-up on the cobblestones. There is an automobile parked on the left. In the background is a motorcycle parked in an open-sided sh...
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McCormick Binder Outdoors at McCormick Works

Date: 04 23 1915
Description: McCormick Binder set-up outdoors in the factory yard. In the background is a motorcycle parked in an open-sided shed, with another automobile parked in fro...
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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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Ensilage Cutter Outdoors at McCormick Works

Date: 04 05 1916
Description: An Ensilage Cutter outdoor in the factory yard. In the background motocycles are parked in an open sided shed, and railroad cars are on an elevated platfor...
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Ensilage Cutter Outdoors at McCormick Works

Date: 04 05 1916
Description: An Ensilage Cutter outdoors in the factory yard. In the background motocycles are parked in an open sided shed, and railroad cars are on an elevated platfo...
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Binder at McCormick Works

Date: 05 02 1919
Description: Binder part outdoors in factory yard. There are motorcycles parked in a shed with an open front in the behind the binder. An elevated railroad platform wit...
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Binder at McCormick Works

Date: 05 08 1919
Description: Binder outdoors in factory yard. There are motorcycles parked in a shed with an open front to the left behind the binder. An elevated railroad platform wit...

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