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Italian Village Restaurant
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Two interior views of a restaurant decorated in the style of an Italian village, including an arched entrance with bell tower, lampposts, faux brick walls, flower boxes, and grapes on trellises. Caption reads: "The Italian Village Restaurant, Madison, Wisconsin." Text on reverse reads: "Italian Village Restaurant, Madison's Smartest and most unique restaurant, 651 State Street, Gifford 5300, Serving the finest Italian and American Food, Matthew Lombardino, Prop."
circa 1960-1969
Fagan Publishing Co.
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W013XH9
WHi 136117
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Dewey Home Office
circa 1960-1969
Color postcard of interior view of the office the Dewey Home featuring the desk and bookshelves.
Italian Village Restaurant
August 20, 1954
Interior of the Italian Village Restaurant, 651 State Street, Joseph Troia, proprietor, "Madison's smartest, most unique, most elaborate restaurant, Duncan Hines recommended."
Nob Hill Restaurant
circa 1960-1969
View of the Nob Hill Restaurant beside Lake Monona, with the Madison skyline in the distance. Formerly located at the junction of Olin Avenue and Hwys. 12 & 18.
Alpine Village
circa 1960-1969
View of Alpine Village. Caption reads: "Alpine Village, Mequon, Wisconsin. America's No. 1 Authentic Swiss Restaurant." Located on Hwy 57 near Mequon.
Auditorium of the First Unitarian Meeting House
circa 1960-1969
Text on back reads: "Interior of the meeting house of First Unitarian Society, Madison, Wisconsin. Buildings and furnishings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
