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Capitol Dome Construction Crew

Date: 1910
Description: Group portrait of the crew that constructed the Wisconsin State Capitol dome. The new East Wing is visible in the background.
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Memorial Union Theatre Construction

Date: 01 10 1939
Description: University of Wisconsin Memorial Union Theatre under construction, showing interior with four men on scaffolding.
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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

Date: 01 02 1929
Description: Interior view of first floor lobby with construction debris and some tile work completed on the floor. In the background a man is standing on a ladder near...
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State Bank of Wisconsin Addition

Date: 10 22 1929
Description: Workmen inside a new corridor addition under construction in the State Bank of Wisconsin, 1 West Main Street.
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State Bank of Wisconsin Addition

Date: 10 22 1929
Description: Workers posing on the balcony of the State Bank of Wisconsin addition under construction, 1 West Main Street.
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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

Date: 07 07 1926
Description: Orpheum Theater construction, 216 State Street, looking southeast. A man is standing in the foreground with his back towards the camera, and another man (o...
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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

Date: 09 04 1926
Description: Orpheum Theater construction, 216 State Street, from the interior roof looking down toward the stage.
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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

Date: 10 04 1926
Description: Orpheum Theater under construction, 216 State Street, from upper balcony. A man looking up at the ceiling rafters is standing on top of scaffolding in the ...
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Orpheum Theatre Under Construction

Date: 10 04 1926
Description: Orpheum Theatre under construction, located at 216 State Street, from upper balcony with two men standing on the scaffolding on the left.
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Construction of State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1899
Description: Interior of State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction. Image shows bricks used in the building and workers.
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St. Raphael Cathedral Remodeling

Date: 09 08 1953
Description: Carpenters install a four-story wall to close off the front of the St. Raphael's sanctuary during the remodeling project that will rebuild the sanctuary an...
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United Givers

Date: 09 11 1954
Description: Three construction workers are dressed in white work clothes while working with sponges, pails, and a scaffold, and standing by an open window. They includ...
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Orla Coleman

Date: 10 09 1959
Description: Portrait of Orla V. Coleman, business agent of Madison Iron Workers Local 383. Earlier in his career as a iron worker he participated in many construction ...
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On-the-Job Pledging for United Givers Fund

Date: 09 08 1960
Description: Findorff Construction project foreman Paul Thering (left) receives materials and instructions for a new method of United Givers solicitation. Giving out th...
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On-the-Job Pledging for United Givers Fund

Date: 09 09 1960
Description: Construction worker John Ripp (left) receives a pledge card and brochure on United Givers Fund Red Feather services from Findorff Company engineer William ...
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Robin's Nest in Church Being Constructed

Date: 06 09 1965
Description: A robin sitting peacefully on her nest on a railing of the choir loft of a church in the midst of construction. Workmen are seen in the background. The chu...
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Sears Roebuck Store Construction

Date: 01 18 1954
Description: Checking over blueprint plan details at the new Sears Roebuck store under construction on East Washington Avenue are Cy Perkins, George Lehmann, and Robert...
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Group Portrait of Staff of Starck Manufacturing Company

Date: 1895
Description: Indoor group portrait of male employees at the Starck Manufacturing Company. Caption reads: "In 1893, Mr. John H. Findorff became a member of the Starck Mf...
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Hawthorne Branch Library Remodeling

Date: 03 26 1958
Description: Remodeling is underway for the new Hawthorne Branch Library at 2041 Atwood Avenue. This library location replaced the Williamson Street branch library and ...
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New Samuel Gompers Elementary School

Date: 09 19 1960
Description: Charles Henriksen, Baraboo, is shown laying floor tile in the new Samuel Gompers Elementary School under construction at 1502 Wyoming Way on the northeast ...

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