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Boy Scout Band

Date: 1920
Description: Group portrait of a Boy Scout band in front of a large brick building, possibly the old Baraboo High School. The bass drum head reads "Boy Scout Band" and ...
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The Gem Theatre

Date: 1916
Description: Exterior view of entrance with displays of coming attractions and advertisements.
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Ringling Hotel for Circus Help

Date: 1915
Description: The Ringling Hotel. Circus wagons, owned by Ringling Brothers circus, are parked in a lot adjacent to the Ringling hotel.
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Governor Goodland and Little Friends of America School Children

Date: 03 23 1944
Description: Slightly elevated group portrait of Governor Goodland signing a scrapbook prepared by the Little Friends of America, Baraboo children's organization, for t...
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Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 08 14 1948
Description: Baraboo marching band leading the procession in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade.
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Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 08 14 1948
Description: Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus float in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade on street downtown with a large crowd in the street and park...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Al. Ringling Theatre's auditorium and stage from a rear box. View includes a painted theater curtain and shows the auditorium's state before resto...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Al. Ringling Theatre's auditorium and stage from the central rear box. View includes a painted theater curtain, painted ceiling panels and shows th...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Al. Ringling Theatre from across the street.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of decorative carved stone facade of Al. Ringling Theatre including pilasters and flower garlands.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Restored terra-cotta frieze in the lobby of Al. Ringling Theatre featuring flower garlands and dancing children.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Two boxes in the Al. Ringling Theatre, showing plasterwork flower garlands and cupids, as well as a Dutch gold leaf pilaster.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of decorative carving and plasterwork above the stage in the Al. Ringling Theatre including a cartouche with the initials AR, flower garlands and ...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of plasterwork and a painted wall panel in the Al. Ringling Theatre. Painting features Venus and cupids lounging in the clouds.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of the original pin rail fly system backstage at the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of plasterwork and still functioning vaudeville lights in the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Al. Ringling Theatre's auditorium from rear of stage.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of original lighting dimmer board backstage at the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of gilded pillars and plasterwork above a proscenium box in the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Local historian and Al. Ringling Theatre docent, Robert C. Dewel, seated at the Al. Ringling Theatre's "Mighty Barton" organ.

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