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Madison East Shopping Center

Date: 09 24 1953
Description: Racks of coats at the May's women's clothing store in the new Madison East Shopping Center on East Washington Avenue. Advertised as the state's first self-...
Drawing

The Sacred Feather Shop

Date: 1982
Description: An illustration of The Sacred Feather, a shop that sells hats and leather goods, located at 417 State Street.
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New Orpheum Theatre

Date: 04 10 1927
Description: The Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. The view also includes Weber's Restaurant, the Family Shoe Store, Rennebohm's Drug Store, and the Madison Theater. T...
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Carmen's, Women's Clothing Store

Date: 04 13 1947
Description: Art Deco storefront, Carmen's women's clothing store, 9 South Pinckney Street. Also shows Ames Dress Shop, 11 South Pinckney, and Madison Inn (Nom Yee's Ch...
Photograph

Fire at Madison Steam Laundry

Date: 03 20 1935
Description: View across street towards the Madison Steam Laundry, at 433 State Street, the scene of a fire. In front of the building is a fire truck with extension lad...
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Westgate Shopping Center

Date: 08 1965
Description: The parking lot at Madison's Westgate Shopping Center. Many of the stores in this mall had been previously located in the downtown shopping area. The resul...
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The Vroman Block

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Carroll Street towards the Vroman block. A glass door on the far left has a sign for the Credit Bureau of Madison. A large sign above the...
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Robert Hall Clothing Store

Date: 03 10 1955
Description: Robert Hall "America's Largest Clothing Chain," 3205 East Washington Avenue at Rathke Avenue.
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Three Sisters Storefront

Date: 05 05 1947
Description: Three Sisters storefront, 5 North Pinckney Street.
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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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Davis and O'Connell Store Window

Date: 03 16 1937
Description: Davis and O'Connell men's clothing store windows, 114 State Street.
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Spoo & Stephan Men's Store

Date: 05 22 1934
Description: Spoo & Stephan, Inc., men's clothing store, 18 N. Carroll Street.
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Moskin's Credit Clothing Co. Windows

Date: 04 26 1934
Description: Moskin's Credit Clothing Co., 229 State Street, left display window of men's clothing.
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Rupps Clothing Store New Storefront

Date: 11 04 1931
Description: Storefront view of Rupp's clothing store, 426 State Street.
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Manchester's Beach Apparel Display Window

Date: 06 09 1931
Description: Manchester's beach apparel display window. 2-6 E Mifflin Street.
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Manchester's Beach Apparel Display Window

Date: 06 09 1931
Description: Manchester's beach apparel display window. 2-6 E. Mifflin Street.
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College Shop Prom Window

Date: 01 24 1931
Description: O & V College Shop, 720 State Street, prom window.
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Manchester Hat Display Window

Date: 09 30 1930
Description: Manchester display window featuring seven mannequin heads with women's hats.
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Manchester Formal Dress Display Window

Date: 09 30 1930
Description: Manchester display window showing two women mannequins in formal dresses.
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Kresge Store Window

Date: 09 10 1943
Description: Kresge store window, 2527 East Main Street, featuring school apparel and supplies.

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