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Bloomington Public School

Date: 1956
Description: School known as the "old stone school," the first public school building in Bloomington. The clock tower replaced the former bell tower.
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World Trade Center

Date: 1969
Description: Sign for Commuters Bar and Restaurant with the construction of the World Trade Center building in the background.
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First Unitarian Meeting House

Date: 1951
Description: Exterior view of Frank Lloyd Wright's First Unitarian Meeting House, 900 University Bay Drive.
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Sidewalk along Park Street

Date: 1956
Description: View down tree-lined sidewalk along Park Street towards University Avenue on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Science Hall is on the right.
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National Fishing Hall of Fame

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Description: View of the giant walk-through musky and other oversized fish at the National Fishing Hall of Fame. A small group of people is visible in the mouth of the ...
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Capitol Christmas Tree

Date: 12 17 1958
Description: Elevated view of the 35-foot tall Christmas tree heavily draped with tinsel standing in the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol building.
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Barbershop in State Capitol Basement

Date: 07 05 1961
Description: Four barbers dressed in white are cutting the hair of four men sitting in barber chairs. The barbershop, located in the basement of the State Capitol, was ...
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La Follette Homestead Dedicated as Historical Monument

Date: 09 01 1964
Description: Philip La Follette, former Wisconsin governor, left, was one of the main speakers at the ceremony which dedicated the former homestead of the late United S...
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Rear View of Matthew Gay Building

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Henry Street towards the Matthew Gay Building, which has a turret above the corner entrance, at the intersection of State Street. On the ...
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Wisconsin State Legislature Session Begins

Date: 01 12 1955
Description: Wisconsin State Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward T. Fairchild (right) administering the oath of office to newly elected Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin, Jr....
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Wisconsin State Legislature Session Begins

Date: 01 12 1955
Description: The newly elected Assembly speaker, Mark Catlin, Jr. (right), signing the official vote register as Robert H. Boyson (left), voting machine operator, is lo...
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Stop 'N Go Grocery

Date: 1973
Description: View across State Street, on the corner of West Gilman, towards the Stop 'N Go Grocery, a Tudor revival building with a turret on the corner. The far right...
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American Exchange Bank, Side View

Date: 1973
Description: View across East Washington Avenue, on the corner of North Pinckney Street, towards an Italianate style building, the American Exchange Bank. A large neon ...
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National Mass Communications History Center Opening

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: Visitors at the formal opening of the Wisconsin State Historical Society's National Mass Communications History Center. From left to right are Walter Fraut...
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National Mass Communications History Center Opening

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: Three attendees at the symposium conducted by four national news commentators at the opening of the National Mass Communications History Center, held in th...
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National Mass Communications History Center Opening

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: Walter Oleksy (left, of Chicago) and Dale Lang (of Madison) were visitors at the symposium conducted by four national news commentators at the opening of t...
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National Mass Communications History Center Opening

Date: 01 25 1958
Description: Two nuns from Blessed Sacrament Church, Sister Doris (left) and Sister Charlus, were visitors at the symposium conducted by four national news commentators...
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Junior Chamber of Commerce Program

Date: 12 06 1957
Description: Charles Hendrickson, Janesville (standing), led a delegation of Junior Chamber Commerce members who explained the Nine-Point Program for promoting Wisconsi...
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Inauguration Day for Governor Nelson and the First Lady

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: People lining up in the governor's conference room at the Wisconsin State Capitol to congratulate Governor and Mrs. Gaylord (Carrie) Nelson after his inaug...
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Inauguration day for Governor Nelson and Crowds in the Capitol

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Standing audience for the inauguration of Wisconsin's new governor, Gaylord Nelson, in the Capitol Rotunda. A sign posted on the second-floor railing reads...

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