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Broken Building
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View from street towards the exterior of a damaged building. Bricks and boards are scattered outside it. The roof is missing, and windows are cracked or missing. A person is working on top of the building.
1955
Madison (Wis.). Redevelopment Authority
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W013LXZ
WHi 153526
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Two Children Outside Broken Building
1955
Two children in winter coats and boots posing outside a building. Bricks are scattered on the ground behind them, and the building has cracked windows.
Interior of a Room
December 4, 1957
Interior view of a room. The window on the far wall is partially boarded up. The cabinet door under the sink is ajar, the floor has broken or missing pieces, and general damage and wear and tear is...
Broken Toilet
December 4, 1957
View of a toilet in a dirty stall. The plaster on the walls appears damaged, and the broken toilet tank lid is laid next to it.
Collapsed Structure by Roadside
View from street towards a building that has collapsed. There is a sidewalk in the foreground, and trees surround the building. A body of water is in the background.
Man Opening Cellar Door
December 4, 1957
A man in a hat and coat posing opening a cellar door inside a building. Bare shelves and cupboards are beside him.
834 West Washington Avenue
circa 1950-1959
View of a building exterior from across the street. Signs in the shop window read: "Wholesale prices," "TV exchange," "As-built sets $40 & up," "Radios $5 & up," and "Phonograph records." A car is ...
