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| Date: | 1974 |
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| Description: | Last elm tree on State Street being cut down. The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Memorial Union are in the background. |
| Date: | 07 17 1971 |
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| Description: | The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park. Crowds line the streets, and a crane is in the background. |
| Date: | 1972 |
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| Description: | A crowd of anti-Vietnam war demonstrators march down Wisconsin Avenue with signs and banners. One banner reads: "Stop the Bombing. Sign the Treaty Now! U.S... |
| Date: | 12 02 1970 |
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| Description: | An aerial view of East Towne Shopping Center (now East Towne Mall) looking southeast across East Washington Avenue. |
| Date: | 08 28 1970 |
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| Description: | An aerial view of West Towne Shopping Center (now West Towne Mall) at Mineral Point and Gammon Roads. |
| Date: | 05 16 1973 |
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| Description: | Front view of the La Pointe Town Hall on Madeline Island. |
| Date: | 1976 |
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| Description: | Color publicity shot of a red, white and blue International Harvester Cub Cadet lawn tractor produced for the Bicentennial of the United States. The tracto... |
| Date: | 07 10 1975 |
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| Description: | Entrance to the WSA Community Pharmacy, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. |
| Date: | 12 14 1977 |
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| Description: | Man sweeping the walkway and entrance of the Rio Rexall Drugstore. The windows are decorated for the Christmas holiday. |
| Date: | 07 09 1970 |
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| Description: | Picket line of striking Northwest Airlines ticket agents and office workers who were represented by the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks. |
| Date: | 1970 |
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| Description: | Historic home on University Avenue being demolished. The home was replaced by Burger King, a fast-food, drive-in restaurant. |
| Date: | 1972 |
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| Description: | Three children reading books near a bookmobile parked in a suburban neighborhood. The bookmobile was an International Loadstar 1600. |
| Date: | 1973 |
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| Description: | International Model 1310 ambulance at midday in the downtown area. |
| Date: | 1971 |
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| Description: | International Scout armored 4x4 truck on the job in the downtown area. The truck was owned and operated by Brinks, Inc. |
| Date: | 1972 |
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| Description: | International Scout used as an Indianapolis 500 safety patrol vehicle outside motor speedway. |
| Date: | 04 1973 |
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| Description: | A Marlboro cigarette billboard advertisement looms over King Street. |
| Date: | 12 04 1970 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of college teachers, non-tenured, at UW-Parkside protesting the decision to not renew their contracts. |
| Date: | 10 10 1977 |
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| Description: | View down sidewalk of a skateboarder doing a handstand on a skateboard. Pedestrians are watching from the left. |
| Date: | 1974 |
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| Description: | 1101 Williamson Street. This natural foods bakery was organized and managed by its employees. The co-op opened in this location between 1973-74. |
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