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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 1974
Description: The "Gates of Heaven Synagogue" at James Madison Park.
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Moving the Gates of Heaven Synagogue Building

Date: 07 17 1971
Description: The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue building from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park.
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Main Street on Capitol Square

Date: 1973
Description: Main Street, looking east from the Capitol Square.
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UW Madison Marching Band Practice

Date: 09 12 1979
Description: The University of Wisconsin-Madison band director Mike Leckrone watching the marching band during a practice session.
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Levitan Building

Date: 1973
Description: The Levitan Building, 15 West Main, demolished in 1974 by the Affiliated Bank of Madison, property owner, and replaced by a parking lot and sidewalk alcove...
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Aerial View of Capitol Square

Date: 1975
Description: Aerial view of the Capitol Square.
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University Lifesaving Station

Date: 11 21 1976
Description: Exterior view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison lifesaving station, 144 East Gilman Street near James Madison Park. It was designed by Law, Law, Potte...
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Madison Gas & Electric

Date: 01 1977
Description: View across railroad tracks towards smoke rising from the buildings and smokestacks of Madison Gas & Electric. Snow is on the ground.
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G.A.R. Memorial Hall

Date: 1973
Description: The G.A.R. Memorial Hall on Monona Avenue.
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Illinois Central Freight Depot

Date: 1974
Description: Illinois Central freight depot on West Washington Avenue, built in 1886.
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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 07 17 1971
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.
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Smokestacks

Date: 01 1977
Description: View looking up towards three of the main smokestacks at Madison Gas & Electric.
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Concrete Castle

Date: 05 24 1970
Description: Unusual concrete play castle at Brittingham Park. This functional art was built by Paul Duesler with materials supplied by the Madison Jaycees.
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Elvehjem Museum of Art

Date: 1972
Description: Interior view over Paige Court of Elvehjem Museum of Art on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at 800 University Avenue.
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Edgewater Hotel

Date: 1976
Description: The Edgewater Hotel at 666 Wisconsin Avenue.
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Madison Hilton Convention Hotel under Construction

Date: 1973
Description: View across Wisconsin Avenue, on the corner of West Dayton, towards the construction of the Madison Hilton Convention Hotel. A sign on the left advertises ...
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Couple Kissing at the Fountain

Date: 08 31 1979
Description: A young couple enjoys each other's company among others on a beautiful day at Library Mall on the campus of UW-Madison.
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Main Street on Capitol Square

Date: 1973
Description: A view from the Capitol Square across West Main Street, including the Levitan Building.
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University of Wisconsin Campus Skywalk

Date: 03 15 1970
Description: The skywalk on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that reaches across Park Street from Bascom Hill to the UW Humanities building.
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State Street from Bascom Hill

Date: 1971
Description: View of State Street looking east towards the Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill (on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus). The Wisconsin Histo...

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