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Police Cadet Walks Beat with Veteran Patrolman
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Madison recruit policeman Franklin Oswald (left) learns how to operate on the beat by walking with veteran patrolman Eugene Buchanan (right) on Post 33, the "Midway" or "Skid-Row" beat on East Wilson Street. Above them is a sign that reads "400 Bar" and in the background is the Wilson Hotel and a North Western gas station.
July 17, 1957
Stein, Edwin
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We Saw You . . . Directing Traffic
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We Saw You . . . Directing Traffic
August 9, 1957
Madison Police Patrolman Joseph Jones (1148 Jenifer Street) is standing in the intersection of busy West Dayton Street and Randall Avenue as he directs oncoming traffic.
We Saw You . . . Directing Traffic
August 9, 1957
Backside of Madison Police Patrolman Joseph Jones (1148 Jenifer Street), who is directing traffic at the busy West Dayton Street and Randall Avenue intersection. His gun is visible on his belt.
We Saw You . . . Directing Traffic
August 9, 1957
Madison Police Patrolman Joseph Jones (1148 Jenifer Street) directs traffic at the intersection of West Dayton Street and Randall Avenue. He has a whistle in his mouth and both arms out to direct t...
Ed Gein Arriving at State Crime Lab
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Law enforcement officials escorting Ed Gein (1906-1984) to the state crime lab, 917 University Avenue for lie detector and other tests.
