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The Strand Theater

Date: 08 11 1927
Description: Elevated view of the Strand Theater located at 16 East Mifflin Street near the corner of Wisconsin Avenue. The marquee reads "Babe Ruth and Anna Q. Nilsson...
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Corner of State and Gorham Streets

Date: 04 12 1941
Description: A view from the corner of State and Gorham Streets toward the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Madison Consumers Dairy Co-operative

Date: 1936
Description: Exterior of the Madison Consumers Dairy Co-operative, probably located at 102 South Dickinson Street, with the milkmen posing next to their home delivery t...
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Sinaiko Hay, Flour and Feed

Date: 07 24 1933
Description: A man in a car poses in front of A. Sinaiko Hay, Flour and Feed at 653 West Washington Avenue.
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Badger Food Mart

Date: 09 28 1940
Description: Badger Food Mart, Inc. at the intersection of North Henry and West Johnson Streets.
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Heeb Automotive Equipment Company Building

Date: 1927
Description: The Heeb Automotive Equipment Company building 401 West Gorham Street. They also sold Sparton Radios. Built 1927, the building was bought by the city in 1...
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North Henry Street

Date: 09 28 1940
Description: A view down North Henry Street, looking toward State Street, showing the Badger Food Mart and the Capitol Tog Shop.
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West Johnson Street

Date: 09 28 1940
Description: West Johnson Street at the intersection of North Henry Street.
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Coop Service Station

Date: 1939
Description: A serviceman checks the oil of a car at the Madison Co-op Station. During the 1930s the cooperative movement in Wisconsin expanded its rural base to offer ...
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Grocery Truck

Date: 1921
Description: Universal Delivery Grocery Truck built by the Wisconsin Wagon Company. The photograph was taken in 1921, about the time the company relocated its operatio...
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Owen and Starry Meat Market

Date: 1926
Description: A view of Owen and Starry Meat Market. A restaurant and ice cream parlor are on the right.
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Main Street

Date: 1927
Description: View across Main Street towards buildings on the left. In the center is Shurtleffs Ice Cream, Cigars, and Candy Shop. Automobiles are parked at an angle al...
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First National Bank

Date: 1927
Description: View from street towards the First National Bank, and other store fronts.
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Pinckney Street

Date: 01 1942
Description: Linen Mart Building, adjacent to the American Exchange Bank, at 3 North Pinckney Street, on the Capitol Square. A dentist office is located directly above...
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The University Co-op

Date: 1936
Description: View of the University Co-op at the corner of State and Lake Streets.
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Waters Motor Company

Date: 1939
Description: View across street towards the Waters Motor Company Used Car Sales Lot, located at 746 East Washington Avenue.
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Waters Auto Sales

Date: 1939
Description: View from intersection towards the Waters Motor Company, located at 802 East Washington Avenue.
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Beautiful Storefront

Date: 1930
Description: Miller's Women's apparel shop located on East Main Street on the Capitol Square. The building in which it was located was constructed by Marcus Kohner, one...
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Crowd Promoting Land Clearing

Date: 1923
Description: A street gathering of people interested in using war-salvaged explosives for a land clearance program.
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MGM Trackless Train

Date: 08 1925
Description: The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "Trackless Train" parked at the Pennsylvania Oil Company filling station on the corner of State Street and Gorman Street. The "Trac...

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