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Andreas Dahl and the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1876
Description: Stereograph. This view from East Washington Avenue shows photographer Andrew Dahl on his horse "Curnel" in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Dahl had j...
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Man in Strand Jacket

Date: 02 20 1931
Description: Charles Loewenberg, manager of the Strand Theatre, and Aldro Wasley, photographer, wearing a Strand jacket and jodhpurs, standing on E. Mifflin Street.
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Street Gathering

Date: 1914
Description: Five men stand on a city street surrounded by onlookers, perhaps a parade or some other public event. Two of the men in the street are carrying photography...
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Man Outdoors Taking Photograph

Date: 1912
Description: A man prepares a camera to take a photograph, while two other men stand behind him. The man is likely an International Harvester company photographer. The ...
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: Press photographers set up their equipment in the press area before they cover a visit by President Jimmy Carter. A scoreboard hangs on the wall in the bac...
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Truck Towing Sesame Street Parade Float

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. A black and white International Harvester Scout 4x4 truck is towing a Sesame Street themed parade float. Muppe...
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Truck Towing Colorful Float in Parade

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A yellow and brown International Harvester Scout 4x4 is towing a float...
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Truck Towing Santa Claus Float in Parade

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A cream and white International Harvester Scout 4x4 is pulling a float...
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Truck Towing Motorcycle Daredevil Themed Parade Float

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A white and brown International Harvester Scout 4x4 is pulling a float...
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Truck Towing Santa Claus Float in Parade

Date: 11 26 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. A cream and white International Harvester Scout 4x4 is pulling a float with a Santa Claus theme. On the float, a group of r...
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Fourth of July at Park Falls

Date: 07 04 1994
Description: The flag raising during the Fourth of July ceremony, with a group of the local Knights of Columbus on the left. In the foreground on the right is a photogr...
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Green Thumb Site

Date: 01 1979
Description: Green Thumb was a project sponsored by the National Farmers Union to find jobs for the elderly people who were able to work. During his district tour Congr...
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Practicing Photo

Date: 04 1988
Description: Jim and Shirley Widmer practice how they will take the church council photo.
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Edgar Mueller

Date: 05 1997
Description: Photographer Edgar Mueller photographed while covering an assignment at the seminary at Mt. Calvary.
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Outdoor Group Portrait of European American Men

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Description: Outdoor group portrait of three unidentified men posing standing and wearing hats in front of a wooden building. The shadow of the photographer is in the f...
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Photographer Near Railroad Crossing

Date: 1940
Description: A photographer is walking near railroad tracks at a railroad crossing, with an automobile at the crossing in the background on the right. The photographer ...
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Portrait of Sid with Camera

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Description: Portrait of Sid with an 8x10 view camera in front of a building in the winter. Sid is wearing a coat and a dark cloth over his shoulder and holding an 8x10...
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Inauguration day with Lt. Governor Philleo Nash and Family

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Family group portrait of (left to right): Lt. Governor Philleo Nash; Mrs. Nash; Nash's sister, Jean Nash, Wisconsin Rapids; and Mrs. Nash's mother, Mrs. He...
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Edwin Stein, Wisconsin State Journal Photographer

Date: 10 24 1958
Description: Edwin Stein, photographer for the Wisconsin State Journal, poses on the Wisconsin State Capitol steps in Madison.
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Photography Gallery

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Description: View across snowy street towards a two-story commercial building with a false front. The sign painted on the front reads "Photograph Gallery." A man and a ...

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