Photograph
Destruction of Illegal Slot Machines
Madison Police Inspector Philip H. Oakey is shown demolishing three "one-armed bandits." They had been stored in the vault of police headquarters since they were confiscated during a gambling raid at the Madison Novelty Company, formerly operated at 606 University Avenue. |
Image ID: | 57900 |
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Creation Date: | 02 19 1949 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6442.2358A |
Original Dimensions: | 4 x 5 inches |
One of four images. Published in the "Wisconsin State Journal" on February 20, 1949. |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Gambling |
Automobiles |
Wrecking |
Outdoor photography |
Clothing and dress |
Garages |
Hammers |
Police |
Machinery |
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