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Ceylon Building on Lake Geneva

Date: 1893
Description: The Ceylon Building and its pier as seen from Lake Geneva. Originally built for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the building was later purchas...
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Kenneth T. White Family in their Sailboat

Date: 07 12 1955
Description: Jane and Kenneth White and their daughters, Sue (left), Kay, and Barbara, and the family dog, Perky, sailing in their lightning class sailboat on Lake Mend...
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Sture and Geneva Johnson Residence

Date: 06 28 1955
Description: Geneva Johnson sits in the sunroom of her contemporary home at 313 New Castle Way in Maple Bluff. Her home will be featured on a July 14 Tour of Homes spon...
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Rinso Laundry Soap Display with Bendix Washer and Dryer

Date: 09 09 1952
Description: A Rinso laundry soap display stands in a grocery store. The sign reads, "Vote for Rinso! Win a Bendix home laundry" and also included in the display are a ...
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Wisconsin's Constitutional Officers

Date: 01 05 1953
Description: Group portrait of Wisconsin's five constitutional officers at the swearing-in ceremony to begin their new two-year terms. Left to right: Lieutenant Governo...
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Madison Community Center Craft Class

Date: 01 04 1955
Description: Lydia MacKenzie, Helen Burkhart, the instructor, and Lucille Harks participate in a class on textile handicrafts at the Madison Community Center.
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Governor Kohler's Inauguration

Date: 01 05 1953
Description: Governor Walter Kohler taking the oath of office on the balcony of the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Oscar M....
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Harry's Food Shop

Date: 01 13 1955
Description: Exterior view of Harry's Food Shop, 1122 Chandler Street, owned by Harry and Loretta Blodau. A baby buggy and a doll stroller are parked outside on the sid...
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Wisconsin State Legislature

Date: 01 14 1953
Description: Group portrait of Wisconsin legislators sitting in the Assembly Chamber to hear Governor Kohler's message.
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Wisconsin State Legislators

Date: 01 14 1953
Description: Wisconsin legislators sitting in the Assembly Chamber while listening to Governor Kohler's message.
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Historic Kitchen Interior

Date: 01 08 1953
Description: View of the kitchen in the home of Lenore and Forrest Middleton at 3241 Highbury Road. The kitchen was built in 1853 by Joseph Statz and includes various e...
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Fauerbach Brewery

Date: 1939
Description: The old Fauerbach Brewery at 651-653 Williamson Street. The corner entrance is flanked by columns.
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Waukesha Public Library

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Description: Exterior view of the Waukesha Public Library. There is a cannon on the lawn near a tree. Caption reads: "Public Library, Waukesha, Wis."
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Students and Teacher in New Classroom

Date: 01 09 1953
Description: Mrs. Carol Massen, kindergarten teacher, working with her kindergarten class in a new classroom space. The classroom was part of an addition that included ...
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Log Post Office

Date: 1909
Description: Exterior view of the log building which served as the post office in Loreta (formerly known as Loreto) until January 31, 1907. There is a church in the bac...
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Watertown River View

Date: 1910
Description: View from bridge with industrial buildings on both sides. Caption reads: "River view from Main St. Bridge, Watertown, Wis."
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John Jermain Library

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Description: Interior view of the John Jermain Library reading room in Sag Harbor, New York. Text on photograph reads: "Interior Of John Jermain Library, Sag Harbor, N....
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Catholic Boy Scouts

Date: 06 26 1955
Description: Three Madison Boy Scouts received the Ad Altare Del medal at a retreat at the Dane County fairgrounds. Left to right: Reverend Wayne Turner, Tim Harrington...
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Christmas House Decoration Winner

Date: 12 22 1956
Description: Home of Norman and Ruth Bass, 4216 Mandrake Road, winner of the Christmas outdoor home lighting contest.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Cheerleaders

Date: 11 06 1956
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison cheerleaders, Sandra Wahl, Sally Holmes, Diane Hansen, Donna Roehm, and Joni Froelich posed in Camp Randall Stadium.

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