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Summerfest
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Bird's-eye view of the Summerfest grounds. The Miller Jazz Oasis and Miller Cafe are in the foreground, and the TV 6 Comedy Cabaret and the Main Stage are in the background. A large crowd is in attendance, and people are riding the SkyGlider above the crowds.
1982
Summerfest (Milwaukee, Wis.)
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W012DGD
WHi 99184
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Summerfest
1982
Bird's-eye view of a large crowd of music fans gathered at Summerfest, looking northeast toward the current site of Discovery World. Sailboats are on Lake Michigan.
Hilton Guest Room
1982
Typical room at the Milwaukee River Hilton Inn in MIlwaukee.
EAA and Concorde
circa 1980-1989
A Concorde begins its takeoff, like a giant bird over the crowd at the Experimental Aviation Association Fly-in.
State Cow Chip Throw
circa 1980-1989
A man participates in the state cow chip throw. A crowd is gathered behind him.
Race at Road America
July 1983
View from the stands of an automobile race at Road America near Elkhart Lake. Large striped tents are in the background on the right.
Cranberry Cooking
February 1989
Outdoor gathering of men, women and children cooking cranberries in a large kettle, perhaps at a winter festival.
