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Madison — Severson's Service Station

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Located at 2089 Atwood Avenue, a former service station was successfully transformed into a diner — Monty's Blue Plate Diner.

Date Created:
2008
Creator:
Fay, Mark

Publication Information

Creator Fay, Mark
Date Created 2008

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Collection Information

Source Collection Book production file, 1924, 1944-1980, 2008-2009
Call Number 903000028

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NEG
Legacy ID
WHi 63957

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Countertop at Monty's Blue Plate Diner

Countertop at Monty's Blue Plate Diner

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