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Madison Eagles Aerie 623 New Clubhouse

Date: 04 17 1954
Description: Bar and cocktail lounge at the new Fraternal Order of Madison Eagles Aerie 623 clubhouse, 1236 Jenifer Street.
Poster

Nitty Gritty Poster: You Are Wanted in Here

Date: 
Description: Hand-drawn poster that was originally displayed outside of The Nitty Gritty in Madison, Wisconsin. Reads, "You Are Wanted in Here!".
Print

Beer Is Back

Date: 1933
Description: Card advertising the return of beer for sale at the end of Prohibition. The card offered free delivery of Blatz Old Heidelberg brew to all parts of Madison...
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Calvert Liquor Window Display

Date: 10 14 1948
Description: Calvert Liquor display in the Indian Room window at the Monona Hotel, 114 Monona Avenue. The Madison Theatre marquee is reflected in the window.
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Fauerbach Brewery

Date: 1885
Description: Exterior view of Fauerbach's Brewery at 651-53 Williamson Street.
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Mini Bar

Date: 1950
Description: Mini bar with refrigerator and glassware.
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Martini Glasses

Date: 09 1955
Description: Two full Martini glasses with olives are sitting on a kitchen counter.
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Man and Dog Outside Christian Dick Wholesale Wine & Liquor

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Description: View towards Christian Dick and his dog posing in the entryway to his wine and liquor store at 223 State Street.
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Whiskey Display

Date: 10 27 1939
Description: "Old Drum" whiskey display in C.J. Cashulette's Service Liquor Store.
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The Liquor Shop

Date: 11 07 1935
Description: The Liquor Shop, 132 State Street, Seagram's liquor display.
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Beer from the Hausmann Brewing Company Malt House

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Description: A man is posing outdoors in front of the Hausmann Brewing Company Malt House at 1603 Sherman Avenue. He is standing and smoking a cigar and carrying three ...
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Dutch Tavern

Date: 04 01 1941
Description: Interior of Dutch Tavern, back bar, 121 North Blount Street.
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Roma Wine Window Display

Date: 10 30 1946
Description: Roma Wine window display at the Party Port Liquor, 2901 University Avenue.
Print

Forged Strip Labels

Date: 1922
Description: Forged labels imitating United States Government Revenue stamps seized by Prohibition Officers. The labels were used by bootleggers to make customers belie...
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Christian Dick Wholesale Wine & Liquor Dealer

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Description: View of Christian W. Dick standing with arms on hips at the entrance to his business on 223 State Street. A poster in the window is advertising Buffalo Bil...
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Camels Tavern Liquor Display

Date: 04 11 1937
Description: Large liquor bottle display behind the bar at Camels Tavern, 619 University Avenue.
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Liquor Window Display

Date: 10 14 1948
Description: Calvert Liquor window display at the Badger Liquor Shop, 402 State Street.
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Schlitz Beer Display

Date: 04 18 1945
Description: Schlitz display with four bottles of beer displayed as flowers with sign "Summer Time is Schlitz Time."
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Bartenders Pouring Drinks

Date: 03 10 1937
Description: Two bartenders pour drinks for customers at the Circular Bar in the Park Hotel.
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Roma Wine Display, Sam's Liquor Store

Date: 10 31 1946
Description: Roma Wine display, Sam's Liquor Store, 422 North Street, display shelves against an interior wall.

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