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Zeropoint Water Softener
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Three men looking at a Zeropoint Water Softener in the basement of the Hotel Loraine, 123 West Washington Avenue. "Twin systems-Zeropoint 'graveless' water softeners. Capacity 40,000 gallons. Each softener is 42 by 72 inches."
July 17, 1945
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Old-Style Hotel Water Softener
June 19, 1945
Three men look at an old style water softener in the basement of the Hotel Loraine, 123 West Washington Avenue. "Eight feet high, eight feet nine inches in diameter, capacity 1500 gallons - 21 grai...
Water Softener Service, Inc.
April 24, 1946
Water Softener Service, Inc. employee, Kenneth Olson, unloading a portable water softener tank from a specially designed truck. Water Softener Service, Inc. is located at 305-07 West Dayton Street.
Halloween Party in Colonial Room, Loraine Hotel
October 30, 1940
Group portrait of adults in Halloween costumes in the Colonial Room at the Loraine Hotel.
Wisconsin State Capitol Looking Northeast
August 24, 1945
Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol from the roof of the Loraine Hotel.
Madison Water Softener Co. Exhibit
May 2, 1934
Madison Water Softener Co. display of water softeners at Home and Food Show.
Wisconsin Power & Light Company Veteran Employees
April 11, 1946
Speaker's table of Veteran Employees banquet, Wisconsin Power & Light Company, at the Hotel Loraine.
