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Sequoya Branch Library Ground-Breaking

Date: 11 23 1959
Description: Individuals breaking ground for the new Sequoya branch of the Madison Public Library at the Midvale Plaza shopping center. The building is being constructe...
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J.C. Penney Store at Westgate

Date: 02 22 1960
Description: The management staff of the new J.C. Penney Company department store gather around specially designed "cool" spotlights for jewelry counters. Left to right...
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S.S. Kresge Store in Westgate Shopping Center

Date: 03 09 1960
Description: The S.S. Kresge Store was the first store open for business in the new Westgate Shopping Center. Attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, left to right: ...
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S.S. Kresge Store in Westgate Shopping Center

Date: 03 09 1960
Description: Interior view of the S.S. Kresge store, the first store open for business in the new Westgate Shopping Center.
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Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: John and Mary Bierlein participate in the square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
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Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Tony Krantz of Verona participate in a square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
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Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: Gale Yanke, the caller for a square dance held at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
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Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: Adam and Pauline Statz participate in the square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
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National Food Store

Date: 05 19 1960
Description: Duane Anderson standing in front of his National Food Store which opened on May 23, 1961. It was located in the North Gate Shopping Center at 1135 North Sh...
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Opening of A & P Supermarket

Date: 09 11 1962
Description: Miss Wisconsin, Joan Mary Engh, is cutting a symbolic ribbon signifying the official opening of the new A&P supermarket in the Hilldale Shopping Center. As...
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Circus Hippopotamus Visits Shopping Center

Date: 08 14 1963
Description: A hippopotamus that is touring with the Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. circus appeared at a style show sponsored by the Hilldale Association at the Midvale P...
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Hilldale Shopping Center First Anniversary

Date: 10 19 1963
Description: Several youth are eyeing the mammoth first anniversary birthday cake at the Hilldale Shopping Center on Midvale Boulevard.
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Hot Line to Santa Fund Raiser

Date: 12 05 1963
Description: Marine James Tetzlaff of the Marine Corps Reserve helping Mike Lehnherr, age 3 of Verona, put his short wave call through to the North Pole at Westgate Sho...
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Shoppers Hunt for Post-Christmas Sale Bargains

Date: 12 26 1963
Description: Madison shoppers fill stores looking for post-Christmas sale bargains.
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Shoppers Hunt for Post-Christmas Sale Bargains

Date: 12 26 1963
Description: Shoppers fill stores looking for post-Christmas sale bargains and returning or exchanging unwanted gifts.
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University Hill Farms Development

Date: 01 31 1964
Description: Aerial view of University Hill Farms area which has grown from a cow pasture to a square-mile housing and business area. 4,000 people live in 750 single-fa...
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El Esplanade Mall

Date: 1973
Description: View across State Street towards the multi-story El Esplanade Mall. The upper floors are made of stucco, while the window frames and ground floor have a br...
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Military Displays at East Madison Shopping Center for Veterans' Day

Date: 11 09 1957
Description: Manchester's East store manager, Donald (Nick) Ustad, and three military officers set up part of a display at the East Madison Shopping Center to observe V...
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Brookwood Village Shopping Center Grand Opening

Date: 01 31 1958
Description: Elevated view of representatives of ten shops and two professional services gathered for the grand opening of the Brookwood Village shopping center at Nako...
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New Automobile Supply Store in Madison

Date: 02 25 1959
Description: The new Midwest Tire and Auto Store in the Madison East Shopping Center. The store manager, Richard Luedtke, is shown in the new store.

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