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State Street Neon Signs at Night

Date: 12 05 1930
Description: Night view looking down State Street from the intersection at North Carroll Street. Lighting up the scene are the blurred lights of automobiles moving alon...
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Bank of Wisconsin Addition

Date: 12 02 1929
Description: Scaffolding rises on the State Bank of Wisconsin, 1 West Main Street, as an addition is constructed. Automobiles are parked on both sides of the street in ...
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State Bank of Wisconsin Addition

Date: 11 01 1929
Description: Construction of an addition to the State Bank of Wisconsin at 1-5 West main Street, as viewed from across West Main Street, with automobiles angle parked i...
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View of 300 Block of State Street

Date: 1930
Description: View of Savidusky's Dye House Company, State, Paint and Paper Company, Schadauer's China Shop, a drygoods store and Chop Suey Restaurant. The view also inc...
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Lost in Madison

Date: 1965
Description: A family of travelers in a convertible asks directions of a gasoline attendant at a rest stop near Madison.
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View of the 400 Block of State Street

Date: 1929
Description: View of State Street with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the background. Included in the view is Dan's Shoe Repairing, New Place Cafe, Huegel & Hyland Shoe...
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Lawrence Restaurant

Date: 11 28 1927
Description: View of the Lawrence Restaurant, located at 662 State Street.
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Pipers Garden Cafeteria

Date: 10 04 1930
Description: Pipers garden cafeteria, 120 East Mifflin Street.
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Kober's Dairy Bar

Date: 01 10 1948
Description: Kober's Dairy Bar drive-in restaurant, 2237 Sherman Avenue.
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Dairy Queen Refreshment Stand

Date: 05 29 1960
Description: View from across street of Dairy Queen refreshment stand at nighttime. Two cars are visible outside the building.
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Twin Gables Barbecue

Date: 1929
Description: Exterior of the Twin Gable Barbecue restaurant, where a car is parked at the entrance.
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500 Block of East Wilson Street

Date: 1918
Description: A view looking west up the 500 block of East Wilson Street. Left to right are the Cardinal Hotel, 416-18 East Wilson Street; Lake City House, 502 East Wil...
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400 Block of State Street

Date: 06 1967
Description: Composite panoramic view of the south side of the 400 block of State Street. Businesses include: Giuseppe's Pizzeria, a record store, Meuer Photoart House,...
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Man and Fan at Lawrence Lunch

Date: 05 22 1936
Description: Man standing next to new fan at Lawrence Lunch, 662-664 State Street.
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Accident Scene at Femrites' Corner

Date: 1941
Description: Accident scene at Femrites' Corner, taken from Highway 12 & 18 looking west past Highway 51 (Monona Drive).
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Kober's Dairy Bar

Date: 11 24 1947
Description: Kober's Dairy Bar drive-in restaurant, 2237 Sherman Avenue. Also shows the Borden Company truck.
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Tony's Tavern

Date: 04 1960
Description: Exterior rear view of Tony Urso's Westside Palm Tavern located at 730-736 West Washington Avenue in the Greenbush neighborhood.
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Piper's Garden Cafeteria

Date: 05 13 1945
Description: Diners wait in a long line on Mother's Day to get into Piper's Garden Cafeteria, 120 East Mifflin Street.
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Monona Grill Restaurant

Date: 09 11 1947
Description: Monona Grill Restaurant, 701 Williamson Street. Also shown are Leath and Company warehouse and Four Lakes Boat Company.
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Harp & Kettle Cheese House Restaurant

Date: 09 05 1954
Description: Harp & Kettle Cheese House drive-in restaurant and store, 310 E. Broadway. Two cars are in the parking lot.

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