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Rhythm Girls

Date: 06 25 1932
Description: Fanchon and Mario "Rhythm Girls" posing in front of an A&W Root Beer. They are standing in a line and holding mugs of root beer.
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World's Largest Tire

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: Group of people, including dwarfs and midgets, posing with "the worlds largest tire" in front of the RKO Orpheum Theatre as part of a promotion for Goodyea...
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Fauerbach Brewery

Date: 08 12 1931
Description: Fauerbach Brewery on the right, at 651-653 Williamson Street. Looking northeast along Williamson Street is the Madison Drug Co., 654 Williamson Street, Int...
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Madison Oriental Rug Company

Date: 11 20 1927
Description: Oriental rug business owned by Solomon Gulessarian at 319 State Street. The Palace Barber Shop is next door on the right.
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Brick's Hamburger Place

Date: 1941
Description: Brick's Hamburger Place owned by Myles B. Willis. Brick's specialized in malted milks, Fairmont ice cream, and drive-in service and used International Harv...
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International Bakery Truck Advertising Bamby Bread

Date: 1932
Description: International bakery truck, with modified body to make it look like a loaf of bread, advertising Bamby bread. The truck was owned by Smith and Seely Inc., ...
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Every House Appliance Co. Car and Trailer

Date: 08 13 1936
Description: Parked automobile with Every-House Appliance Co. trailer-hitched, and advertising that reads: "Every House Needs Westinghouse," in front of the Westinghous...
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Licari Tire Co.

Date: 09 01 1934
Description: Three automobiles parked at Licari Tire Co., 767 W. Washington Avenue, featuring Gillette tires, one automobile is advertising Licari Tire Co. and Gillette...
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Hansen Auto Body Company Building

Date: 10 29 1933
Description: The Hansen Auto Body Company building, 113 - 123 South Blair Street with signs advertising the services of fender straightening and glass replacement.
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Hansen Auto Body Co. Building

Date: 10 29 1933
Description: Advertisement using 4248B-1. Hansen Auto Body Co. Bldg, 113 - 123 S Blair Street. Signs painted on the building: "Auto trimming glass replacement" Torgeson...
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City Car Co. Taxicabs

Date: 10 13 1933
Description: Taxicabs lined up in front of City Car Co., 214 E. Washington Avenue, corner of N. Webster Street, with advertising banners at the top that read: "For cab ...
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Madison Welding and Supplies Mural

Date: 08 09 1933
Description: "Madison Welding" NRA (National Recovery Administration) sign painted on the side of a building, possibly on the side of Madison Welding at 9 N. Ingersoll ...
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Mickey Mouse Advertising on 1898 Oldsmobile

Date: 08 30 1932
Description: 1898 Oldsmobile decorated with advertising for "Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Person" at RKO Orpheum Theatre in front of Weber's Restaurant, 218 State Street....
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Pinckney Street Side of S.S. Kresge Variety Store

Date: 02 21 1932
Description: Pinckney Street side of S.S. Kresge variety, 25 E. Main Street. Also shows sign for tourist information booth for Association of Commerce, and sign for Bug...
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Movie Publicity for "Mr. Lemon of Orange"

Date: 04 11 1931
Description: An ambulance carries signs advertising the film, "Mr. Lemon of Orange" in front of the Strand Theatre at 16 E. Mifflin Street. Also on that block are Barto...
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Wisconsin Telephone Company

Date: 12 31 1930
Description: Exterior view of the Wisconsin Telephone Company building, 16 S. Carroll Street.
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Oscar Mayer Delivery Trucks

Date: 11 09 1930
Description: Two Oscar Mayer delivery trucks made by Diamond T waiting at a loading dock. One of the trucks has a sign for "German Wieners." There is a stack of barrels...
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Amos 'n Andy on the Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 10 28 1930
Description: The Capitol Theatre marquee, 209 State Street, advertises Amos 'n Andy in "Check and Double Check" flanked by the Lurose' women's clothing store, 205 State...
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Advertising for Movie "Africa Speaks"

Date: 09 10 1930
Description: A truck with sign advertising the movie, "Africa Speaks" is parked in front of the Kaybee Store, next to the Capitol Theatre, 209 State Street where the mo...
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Madison Battery & Service Co.

Date: 09 26 1930
Description: View from intersection towards the Madison Battery & Service Co. building at 250 State Street. The building is on the corner of West Johnson & North Henry ...

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