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Wisconsin Air National Guard F-102

Date: 11 08 1956
Description: The first F-102 jet arrives at Truax Field.
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At the Mailbox

Date: 01 13 1956
Description: Edna Kern picking up the mail at the roadside mailbox.
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Eastwood Theater Tower

Date: 1958
Description: The Eastwood Theater tower, situated over the front entrance.
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Harry Truman on Train

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman greets a crowd from the back platform of a NorthWestern train at the Commercial Ave. crossing. Others with him from the left are...
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President Truman on Capitol Square

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman rides in a car in a parade on the Capitol Square. He came for a 5 1/2 hour visit, gave a "peace" address to the nation from the U...
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Quisling Clinic

Date: 1958
Description: View of the Quisling Medical Clinic, 2 West Gorham Street, in use between 1946 and 1998. Remodeled into the Quisling Terrace Apartments in 2000. The clinic...
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Christ Presbyterian Church

Date: 1958
Description: Arched entrance at corner of the building near sidewalk. Sign to the right of the door gives the times for mass.
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Rainy Day on State Street

Date: 09 12 1961
Description: People cross a State Street intersection in the rain. The College Barber Shop and a Steak House is on the other side of the street.
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Road America Race

Date: 1957
Description: Spectators near the grandstand at the Road America sports car race.
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Merrimac Ferry

Date: 1951
Description: View from road of the Merrimac ferry approaching shore with several automobiles and a large truck aboard. In the foreground is a sign that reads: "Keep Bac...
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Pedestrians in a Snowstorm

Date: 12 29 1954
Description: Winter scene with pedestrians standing on the sidewalk near a downtown street waiting for bus transportation in a snowstorm. Probably at Capitol Square.
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State Street

Date: 08 02 1961
Description: View down State Street from the Capitol Square towards Bascom Hill. Cars and pedestrians are along the street, which is lined with signs and businesses.
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State Street After Snowstorm

Date: 12 23 1959
Description: View down State Street from the Capitol Square following a snowstorm. A Christmas tree is standing on the corner and other holiday decorations are hanging ...
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Racecar

Date: 06 18 1960
Description: View from side of road towards the right side of a racecar being driven on a road. A barn on the other side of the road has a sign painted on it that reads...
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Road America Inc. Automobile Race

Date: 06 18 1960
Description: Elevated view over parking area towards the Road America race course.
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Highway 35

Date: 1950
Description: View of an automobile traveling north on Highway 35, near the Mississippi River. Railroad tracks run between the road and the river. In the background are ...
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Fess Hotel and Signage

Date: 1958
Description: Exterior view from the top of King Street towards the Fess Hotel, with cars parked along the curb. There are three hotel signs: a large sign on the roof, a...
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Fess Hotel Sign on Side of Building

Date: 1958
Description: View towards the front right corner of the Fess Hotel, and the sign painted on the right side of the Fess Hotel that reads: "Fess Hotel, 75 Rooms 30 Baths ...
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Fess Hotel Main Entrance and Facade

Date: 1958
Description: Exterior view of the upper stories and the roof edge above the entrance to the Fess Hotel. There is a partial view of the sign above the entrance, and a wi...
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Wisconsin State Capitol from King Street

Date: 1958
Description: View of the top of King Street towards the Wisconsin State Capitol. Signs on the commercial building on the right corner read: "Huegel Hyland Shoes" and "P...

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