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Oriental Rug Galleries Window

Date: 10 04 1937
Description: Window display of a miniature replica of Shangri-la lamasery where many scenes were filmed for Frank Capra's movie "Lost Horizon", and oriental gift items,...
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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.

Date: 09 23 1937
Description: Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company with Art-Deco storefront, located at 607 University Avenue.
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Martin's Tavern

Date: 09 11 1937
Description: Charles & Ray Martin's Tavern, pool hall and bowling lanes, 110 N. Main Street.
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Fashions Women's Wear Storefront

Date: 06 06 1937
Description: Fashions Women's Wear, 24 E. Mifflin Street, storefront, taken for architect Frank Riley who had his office in the building. Also shows Betty Shoppe, 22 E....
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Pahl Tire Co.

Date: 06 03 1937
Description: Pahl Tire Company, located at 208 E. Washington Avenue. Opened in 1936, moved to 202 East Washington Avenue about 1960, closed in 2013.
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McKay Nursery, Group of Employees

Date: 05 12 1937
Description: Group portrait of employees in front of the McKay Nursery Co. building.
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Park Insulating Co. Truck

Date: 05 19 1937
Description: Park Insulating Co. truck with Eagle insulation for homes, parked in front of a house.
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Diamond Gas Station

Date: 05 09 1937
Description: Two men servicing an automobile at the Lewis D-X Diamond Gas Station, 118 King Street at S. Webster Street.
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Tank Trucks

Date: 04 26 1937
Description: A fleet of four ton tank trucks (two each from Lafayette and Taylor counties) parked in front of Max Lehman's house, 1724 Park Street. The Warner house is ...
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Corner of W. Gorham and N. Carroll Streets

Date: 04 11 1937
Description: Houses and neighborhood, corner of W. Gorham and N. Carroll Street looking south and west. Shows houses at 312 N. Carroll and 324 N. Carroll and 107 W. Gor...
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Davis and O'Connell Store Window

Date: 03 16 1937
Description: Davis and O'Connell men's clothing store windows, 114 State Street, sign reads: "Lord Taylor Style Parade."
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Davis & O'Connell Clothing Store

Date: 03 16 1937
Description: Art deco display windows at Davis & O'Connell men's clothing store, 114 State Street.
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AAA & Schultz Truck

Date: 02 17 1937
Description: Tow truck of Gil & Ray Schultz parked in front of American Automobile Association office at 724 University Avenue. On the truck is a sign that reads: "This...
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R.H. and E.H. Carpenter Insulation Truck

Date: 12 23 1936
Description: R.H. and E.H. Carpenter Capitol Rock Wool insulation truck parked in front of 309 North Pinckney Street.
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Madison Theatre Marquee

Date: 12 03 1936
Description: Madison Theatre marquee. "Lombard — Foster in 'Love Before Breakfast,' also 'Two In Revolt'" on the marquee.
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Madison Theatre at Night

Date: 11 19 1936
Description: Night view of the Madison Theatre at 111 Monona Avenue. Two women are in the box office. The marquee reads "Premiere Opening Day." Jimmy Dodge's restaurant...
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Madison Theatre

Date: 11 19 1936
Description: Front view of Madison Theatre, 111 Monona Avenue, with the Madison Theater building and Jimmy Dodge's restaurant. On the left is the temporary location of ...
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Klein-Dickert Storefront

Date: 11 19 1936
Description: Klein-Dickert Building, 752 University Avenue, at night.
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Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers

Date: 11 17 1936
Description: Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers, at new location at 115 Monona Avenue. (Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard) next to Madison Theatre. Sign reads: "Ladies plain...
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Dyers Shoe Store Political Window

Date: 10 07 1936
Description: Dyers Shoe Store, at 109 State Street, with a display window featuring men's shoes, and the words: "Comfortable shoes satisfy all parties," and "Give your ...

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