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| Date: | 07 24 1955 |
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| Description: | A young man poses with his Soap Box Derby car indoors. The Derby was held on West Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. |
| Date: | 07 24 1955 |
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| Description: | Two racers speed away from the starting ramp at the Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue starting at the Wisconsin State Capitol. |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | Four of the young stars taking part in the city inter-club junior golf tournament at the Nakoma Country Club. They are (left to right): Rick Radder, Dick G... |
| Date: | 06 15 1955 |
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| Description: | Night view of Robert Blossom's Mobil Gas Station, 3702 East Washington Avenue and Highway 51. |
| Date: | 11 19 1955 |
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| Description: | Photograph of a watercolor painting by Alice Palmer of an early view of the Fauerbach Brewing Company. |
| Date: | 01 13 1955 |
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| Description: | Exterior of the Fumusa Superette (Saverio Fumusa) located at 1202 West Dayton Street. |
| Date: | 01 13 1955 |
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| Description: | Exterior of the Doll Grocery Store located at 2222 South Park Street. Vincent and Sadie Doll operated the store. |
| Date: | 07 29 1955 |
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| Description: | Interior of sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 South Owen Drive, during construction. |
| Date: | 10 05 1955 |
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| Description: | Exterior of the St. James Catholic Church, 1130 St. James Court. |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | East Washington Avenue near Union Corners when first reopened after widening in 1955. Several vehicles are on the road. |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | Slightly elevated view of East Washington Avenue at Union Corners (Milwaukee Street & North Street) when it first opened after its expansion. |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | Lewis Arms poses outdoors with his wife, Elinora, and son, Lewis Arms, Jr. |
| Date: | 10 1955 |
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| Description: | Madison High School girls hold a "Pot Luck Club" supper prior to a school event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Radder, 4102 Council Crest. Shown from l... |
| Date: | 08 02 1955 |
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| Description: | Circus performers and fans at a dinner sponsored by the Madison Wallenda Tent chapter of Circus Fans of America at the Ace of Clubs. Standing are Mr. and M... |
| Date: | 08 1955 |
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| Description: | Clothing outfits available at Madison stores being modeled by young women: Walking on a sidewalk, Margaret McDowell is wearing a suit of a avocado green tw... |
| Date: | 08 14 1955 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of the dedication ceremony and first Mass held at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church located at 401 South Owen Drive. Madison Dioces... |
| Date: | 08 13 1955 |
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| Description: | Baby girl Lee Ann Steele born to Max & Luella Steele on August 12, 1955. |
| Date: | 07 24 1955 |
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| Description: | The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown is racer Kenny Minett from Richland Center posing in his ... |
| Date: | 12 07 1955 |
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| Description: | Mrs. Russell (Fern) Fowler sits by her entry for the fifth annual "Holiday House" Christmas flower show at the Woman's Club building. She represented the M... |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | View across street towards Josie's Restaurant, at 906 Regent Street. The eatery was owned by the Schuepbach-Jensen family between 1964 and 2007, before bei... |
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