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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 1974
Description: The "Gates of Heaven Synagogue" at James Madison Park.
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Brick Pattern on Madison Public Library Wall

Date: 05 02 1971
Description: The kaleidescope brick pattern on a wall of the Madison Public Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, built in 1964.
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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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Richard Davis

Date: 1979
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of UW-Madison Professor Richard Davis playing the bass.
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Dreyfus Campaigning for Governor

Date: 09 05 1978
Description: Campaigning for Governor in Madison, Lee Sherman Dreyfus shakes hands with a few passersby.
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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.
Poster

Lauder M.A. Show

Date: 01 1970
Description: Screen printed poster for a University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A. show held at the Concourse Gallery in the Wisconsin Center, Madison. The name "Lauder" ap...
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University Muscle Biology Building

Date: 02 20 1972
Description: Corner portion of the University of Wisconsin Madison Muscle Biology Building at 1805 Linden Drive.
Poster

Tayles Concert Poster

Date: 05 1972
Description: Poster for the rock band Tayles, appearing live in concert in Madison, Wisconsin. Features a distorted photograph of the band's members.
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University of Wisconsin Barn Entrance

Date: 06 04 1972
Description: Ornate entrance to the University of Wisconsin Madison beef cattle barn on the Agricultural School campus.
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Pediment over Window

Date: 11 10 1974
Description: A "broken" pediment over a window on a Madison building. This style is typical of pediments developed in the baroque period.
Poster

"Sweet Death and Other Pleasures" Exhibition Poster

Date: 04 1972
Description: Poster for an exhibition at the Madison Art Center, entitled "Sweet Death and Other Pleasures," sponsored by the Madison Print Club. Exhibition took place ...
Poster

El Dia De La Revolucion

Date: 11 1974
Description: Poster advertising El Dia De La Revolution, November 16, 1974, at Union South at University of Wisconsin Madison. Guest speakers include, Guadalupe Youngbl...
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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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Bas-Relief on Madison Business College

Date: 11 17 1974
Description: A stone bas-relief of an announcer adorns the entrance to Madison Business College at 215 West Washington Avenue. This building used to house WKOW radio an...
Poster

These Men Are Narcotics Agents

Date: 01 1972
Description: Poster alleging that six men, possibly University of Wisconsin-Madison students, are undercover narcotics agents. Poster was created by the defense league ...
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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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