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Coolant Equipment Corporation

Date: 02 14 1957
Description: Two men moving an oil barrel at Coolant Equipment Corporation.
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Coolant Equipment Corporation

Date: 02 14 1957
Description: A man is clamping a barrel onto a hydraulic barrel lifter at the Coolant Equipment Corporation.
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Flatcars at Madison-Kipp Corporation

Date: 11 20 1945
Description: Madison-Kipp Corporation, 201 Waubesa Street, beside the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroad tracks. Shown are three loaded flatcars on a si...
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Research Products Filter Fry

Date: 10 08 1953
Description: Display of Research Products Corporation Filter Fry frying pan covers in a grocery cart.
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Capitol Oil Corporation Exhibit

Date: 02 12 1934
Description: Two men stand with the Capitol Oil Corporation display at the Madison Auto Show. The exhibit features "Tiolene Motor Oil," "Bowes Seal Fast," "Purol-Pep g...
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Research Products Corporation

Date: 11 24 1950
Description: Three men look at the millionth filter produced by the Research Products Corporation, located at 1015 East Main Street. They are, from left to right: R.E....
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Filmite Oil Corporation Building and Employee

Date: 11 10 1944
Description: Madison branch of the Filmite Oil Corporation building (a Trachte metal building), located at 828 East Main Street. Also pictured is W.K. Wilson, warehous...
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Madison-Kipp Corporation

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Description: View towards the building of Plant No. 1 of the Madison-Kipp Corporation on the other side of Waubesa Street. Ivy covers its brick walls. Railroad tracks r...
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Loading Boxes from French Battery Company onto Railroad Cars

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Description: Two men loading boxes of batteries onto railroad cars with a conveyor belt. French Battery later became Ray-O-Vac Corporation.
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Royal Airways Corporation Hangar

Date: 11 1930
Description: The Royal Airways Corporation Hanger at the airport on Monona Drive, built in 1929. Among those standing in front are E.N. Quin, President; Howard Morey, V...
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Madison Civil Air Defense Ground Observer Corps Award

Date: 03 22 1958
Description: Forrest J. Carleen, Minneapolis (right), district representative of the Channel Master Corporation, is presented a plaque for being "the outstanding post i...
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Greyhound Executive Inspection Tour

Date: 07 10 1957
Description: Four men seated at a table inside a customized Greyhound Scenicruiser bus. They are: Arthur Genet (center right), president of the Grayhound Corporation; M...
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Federal Match Company Advertising

Date: 05 23 1931
Description: An automobile advertises Federal Match Company. There is a sign on the passenger side door that reads: The sign reads: "Federal Matches, Federal Match Corp...
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Royal Airways Corporation Hangar

Date: 03 17 1929
Description: View across field towards the Royal Airways hangar at Royal Airport. The parking lot nearby is full of automobiles. There is a small blimp on a pole attach...
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Beer Delivery Truck

Date: 12 18 1955
Description: Rear view of a fire damaged beer delivery truck with "Got It? Get It!" painted on its doors. An exploding oil furnace destroyed the interior of the Madison...
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Aerial View of Atwood Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue Intersection

Date: 1945
Description: An aerial view, looking northeast, that includes the intersection at Atwood and Fair Oaks Avenues. Elmside Circle Park is on the bottom left. The Madison-K...
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Bob Bender with Christmas Tree

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Description: View down driveway towards Bob Bender posing standing at the curb leaning against a Cadillac Fleetwood limousine holding a small Christmas tree and an axe....
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Sid Boyum's Backyard

Date: 1970
Description: View of Sid Boyum's backyard. There is a large arch in the center with wind chimes hanging on it. Shrubs, trees, plants and other sculptures are on either ...
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Fishing Pole Carrier for Automobiles

Date: 03 24 1947
Description: Prototype of "Sure Grip" fishing pole holder for carrying fishing poles on the top or sides of a car. Shows device with an advertising card attached that i...
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Courteous Driver of the Week

Date: 03 28 1947
Description: Pictured are Lawrence E. Bowers, seated in his car, and police officer, Robert O'Brien, who is giving Mr. Bowers an award for courteous driving. Mr. Bowers...

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