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Sporting Goods Store and Surrounding Area
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View of 615 West Washington Avenue, at the time of photograph, Wisconsin Felton Sporting Goods store. The adjacent lot once housed the Illinois Central passenger depot. In the background at 605 West Main Street, the Dorris (Doris?) House, also know as the Providence House is visible.
1974
Neckar, Lance
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Wisconsin Felton Sporting Goods Store Window
April 27, 1953
Fishing store window display "Husky Musky" at the Wisconsin Felton Sporting Goods Store.
Intersection of Regent Street and West Washington Avenue
1974
View of the busy intersection at Regent Steet and West Washington Avenue.
Regent Street at West Washington Avenue
1974
Intersection at Regent Street and West Washington Avenue. An Octopus Car Wash sign is mounted on top of car in the foreground.
Leo A. Peterson and William H. Kelly, Felton Sporting Goods
July 20, 1948
Leo A. Peterson, 2135 East Mifflin Street, at left, and William H. Kelly, 127 West Wilson Street, right, newly appointed vice-presidents of the Wisconsin-Felton Sporting Goods Company. Both men hav...
Refrigerated Freight Car
1974
The remains of an ice rack used for refrigerated freight cars, located at the railroad yards on Regent Street and West Washington Avenue.
Wisconsin Felton Sporting Goods Window Display
March 17, 1947
Wisconsin Felton Sporting Goods window display for 1947 State Basketball Tournament. "Welcome State Tournament Fans."
