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Rain on a Dreary Winter Day

Date: 12 03 1953
Description: A person is bicycling around Capitol Square in the rain.
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American Legion Parade on Capitol Square

Date: 07 18 1954
Description: Elevated view looking down at a marching band participating in the Wisconsin Department of the American Legion annual convention parade around the Capitol ...
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Drum and Bugle Corps Parade on Capitol Square

Date: 07 09 1955
Description: The drum line of a drum and bugle corps parading around Capitol Square. The musicians were participating in the third annual "Drums on Parade" invitational...
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Decorated Fraternity House

Date: 10 1955
Description: A neo-classical styled fraternity house on Langdon Street. Fraternity brothers, waving, fill an upper balcony above four large pillars, from which a sign i...
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Boys Make Big Splash

Date: 05 15 1957
Description: Children frolicking in rain water which collected in the Milwaukee Railroad underpass on North Park Street during Tuesday afternoon's heavy downpour. There...
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: A Navy Reservist dips his emblem in salute as he is passing the reviewing stand at the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square.
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Children with their parents are sitting on the curb and watching the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square. Other spectators are standing beh...
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: The Navy ROTC drill team executes a salute during the Armed Forces Day parade before Madison's Capitol building. There is an American flag hanging from the...
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Ralph O'Dell Murder Case

Date: 10 1957
Description: Members of the jury for the murder trial of Ralph O'Dell accused of shooting Joseph Knock during a burglary attempt, are standing in front of the A&P Super...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: As part of the "Outdoor Living Day" event, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, boats of every description are parked on the 10 block of West Main...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: Model Marlyn Sachtjen paddling around in the 16 by 32 foot pool which was constructed on the Capitol Park overlooking State Street. Ruth Andres sits at the...
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Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin

Date: 11 07 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin cheerleaders riding in a convertible during the UW-Madison homecoming parade.
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Homemade Snow Slide in a Front Yard

Date: 03 01 1958
Description: Larry (9) and Howard (13) Schwartz work at building a snow slide in their front yard at 4322 Wakefield Street.
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Homemade Snow Slide in a Front Yard

Date: 03 01 1959
Description: Larry Schwartz (9) sliding down the homemade snow slide on a saucer in his front yard at 4322 Wakefield Street. He and his brother Howard (13) built the sl...
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Street Map of the Village of Shorewood Hills and Blackhawk Country Club

Date: 06 1960
Description: Photograph of street map of the Village of Shorewood Hills and Blackhawk Country Club. Lake Mendota is at the top of the map.
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Madison Neighborhoods 4th of July Celebrations

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: The 4th of July is celebrated in the Maple Bluff neighborhood with a children's parade, including a banner celebrating "Three Signers of the Declaration of...
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Children Playing in Autumn Leaves

Date: 10 21 1960
Description: Five year-old Paula Scharch sitting in a pile of leaves.
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Children Playing in Autumn Leaves

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: Five year-old Paula Scharch, and her brother Stanley, age three, tossing leaves.
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Children Playing in Autumn Leaves

Date: 10 21 1960
Description: From left to right, smiling Gary Winner, Paula Schmarch and Stanley Schmarch, sitting in a pile of leaves.
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Patriotic Observance

Date: 07 1978
Description: A crowd of people gather for Flag Day on Wilson Street. Many have their hands on their hearts.

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