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| Date: | 1948 |
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| Description: | John Roach, director of the state beverage and cigarette tax division, using a sledge hammer to smash illegal slot machines. |
| Date: | 1954 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of State Street looking toward Bascom Hall and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the Wisconsin State Capitol dome. |
| Date: | 1954 |
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| Description: | State Street from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. |
| Date: | 1954 |
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| Description: | A view down State Street looking towards the Wisconsin State Capitol. |
| Date: | 1940 |
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| Description: | Georgia O'Keeffe's birthplace on the corner of Townhall and County T. The original building was burned down sometime in the 1970's. |
| Date: | 06 07 1954 |
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| Description: | Aerial view of the Midvale neighborhood under construction showing the intersection of Midvale and Tokay Boulevards near the southwestern city limits of Ma... |
| Date: | 06 07 1954 |
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| Description: | Aerial view looking north from near the city's southwestern limits in 1954. Shows text indicating Midvale Boulevard, Odana Road, Tokay Boulevard, Mineral P... |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | Aerial view of Midvale neighborhood under construction near Madison's southwestern city limits. The view is focused on the area bounded by Tokay Boulevard,... |
| Date: | 1956 |
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| Description: | Aerial view of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad station, roundhouse, and yard at the intersection of West Washington Avenue (across lower left... |
| Date: | 1950 |
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| Description: | A small raccoon sniffs the head of an unsure-looking baby sitting in a car seat outdoors on a sidewalk against the side of a building. |
| Date: | 1950 |
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| Description: | A woman and young girl review the latest fashion merchandise in a retail window display. |
| Date: | 1949 |
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| Description: | A little girl rides a tricycle in front of the Spot Lunch diner, a former streetcar. The Spot Lunch was located at 640 Williamson Street and owned by John ... |
| Date: | 1956 |
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| Description: | View across intersection of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad station at Blair and Wilson Streets. Three tall chimneys from the MG&E plant can be seen ... |
| Date: | 1954 |
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| Description: | View looking west down Mifflin Street showing the old City Hall, the Parkway Theater, and Manchesters Department Store. Automobiles are parked at an angle ... |
| Date: | 1952 |
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| Description: | Slightly elevated view of a parade on the Capitol Square, celebrating a visit by Adlai Stevenson, Democratic candidate for President. |
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| Description: | Roof and hearth room of the Unitarian Meeting House during construction. The building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. |
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| Description: | Three female members of the First Unitarian Society helping to stack stones during the construction of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Meeting House. Membe... |
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| Description: | Members of the Madison First Unitarian Society congregation sorting stones to be used in the construction of the Meeting House. The building was designed b... |
| Date: | 1953 |
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| Description: | Aerial view looking southeast over Madison's near east side. The Eagles Club at 1236 Jenifer Street / 1221 Williamson Street is under construction in the ... |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (CN&W) tracks between Brearly and Ingersoll Streets. |
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