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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 07 17 1971
Description: The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park. Crowds line the streets, and a crane is in the background.
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Madison City Railways Crew

Date: 1911
Description: Streetcar and crew of the Madison City Railways Company. The streetcar number is #50 and the route sign says Wingra Park.
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Smashing Illegal Slot Machines

Date: 1948
Description: John Roach, director of the state beverage and cigarette tax division, using a sledge hammer to smash illegal slot machines.
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Lappley Bros. Lumberyard

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Description: Winter view of exterior of Lappley Bros. Lumberyard and Feed Mill.
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W.J. Hyland Plumbing Truck

Date: 1920
Description: Ford truck of Madison plumber W.J. Hyland parked outdoors.
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Fauerbach Brewery

Date: 1885
Description: Exterior view of Fauerbach's Brewery at 651-53 Williamson Street.
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200 Block of State Street from West Johnson Street

Date: 1913
Description: View looking up the 200 block of State Street from West Johnson Street, showing the Wisconsin State Capitol dome under construction. The bank on the left i...
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The "Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 1928
Description: Charles Lindbergh's airplane, "Spirit of St. Louis," while visiting Madison.
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Arrival of the "Spirit of St. Louis"

Date: 1928
Description: The landing of the "Spirit of St. Louis," carrying Charles Lindbergh.
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Christian Frautschi Furniture Store

Date: 1895
Description: Members of the Frautschi family pose at the Christian Frautschi Furniture Store. From left to right are Alice, Irving, Christian and Arthur Frautschi.
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) and Construction of Present Capitol

Date: 1911
Description: Elevated view of the Fourth Capitol and dome under construction, while the north wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol remains standing on the right. T...
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Allis Chalmers Plant

Date: 11 29 1936
Description: Exterior view of the Allis Chalmers farm implements building, 601-607 Williamson Street (Machinery Row).
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Rockdale Creamery

Date: 1900
Description: Men and boys with wagonloads of milk at the Rockdale Creamery.
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Union Transfer Fireproof Storage and other Businesses

Date: 09 17 1931
Description: View down East Wilson Street from the corner of King Street. The Union Transfer Building is on the right hand side at 155-303 East Wilson Street, Rubin's F...
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Capitol Theatre Tower

Date: 09 17 1929
Description: Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre tower, with Farness Furniture store on the right.
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Capitol Theatre Construction

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: View of the early construction of the Capitol Theatre showing the steel frame of the building.
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Licari Tire Company

Date: 07 02 1936
Description: A view of the Licari Tire Company, 767 West Washington, with a Phillips sign in the foreground, and a Gillette Tire Company sign with the company's slogan:...
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre at 211 or 213? State Street. Entrance under construction is between Fred W. Kruse Co. and Peoples Clothing Co. stores.
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Richard Ela Company

Date: 09 29 1945
Description: Richard Ela Company, 744 Williamson Street, selling industrial and welding equipment and supplies and Hanley Implement Company, 740 Williamson Street, sell...
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Texaco Station

Date: 08 07 1929
Description: Bondi & Sachtjen Texaco service station, 1462 E. Washington Avenue at Thornton Avenue, with Fuller & Johnson buildings in the background. Text with print r...

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