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International Model E Truck with "Prosperity" Display

Date: 1916
Description: International Model E highwheeler truck adorned with American flags, advertising banners, and a statue of a sprite named "Prospy." "Prospy" was a little ma...
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Capitol Square Parade

Date: 10 07 1887
Description: Military parade on Main Street honoring President Grover Cleveland's visit to Madison. Soldiers of the University Battalion are marching on West Main Stree...
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State Fish Hatchery

Date: 1915
Description: View towards the front of the State Fish Hatchery from the surrounding grounds.
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Northwoods Inn

Date: 1935
Description: View from road of clapboard buildings, one with a large enclosed front porch, bordering the roadway. There is a Cities Service Oils gas pump and a sign for...
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Studie Baker's Hotel

Date: 1935
Description: View from road of large two-story building situated along roadway. A gasoline pump is next to the building along with four fifty-five gallon drums position...
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Studie Baker's Cafe

Date: 1935
Description: Large two-plus story log building with awnings over the windows, with a one-story attached cafe with a sign that says: MAMMOUTH GAYETY CAFE. There is a cou...
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Main Lodge at Fin and Feather Resort

Date: 1935
Description: Two-story log building surrounded by immature trees on Moose Lake. There is a flagpole on the left, and automobiles are parked in the foreground.
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Gifford's on East Lake

Date: 1936
Description: View from water of people sitting in a canoe next to a boat dock where more people are standing. A boathouse is on shore and a cottage is up a slight hill ...
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Clam Lake Lodge

Date: 1938
Description: Exterior view of two-story wood building with a flagpole surrounded by young spruce trees. Two children are sitting on the steps of a building to the right...
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Clam Lake Guard Station

Date: 1936
Description: View across lawn of Chequamegon National Forest Guard Station sign in front of one-story guard station building with two front doors.
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Northern Wisconsin Tavern

Date: 1936
Description: Two automobiles are parked next to a tavern with a Blatz Beer sign hanging out front. An American flag hangs from a flagpole.
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Mike Lynch's

Date: 1938
Description: Exterior view of three men standing in front of a log cabin. A wagon sits nearby. A flag hangs off the porch, and oars are stored on the exterior cabin wal...
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Five-Piece Band

Date: 1938
Description: Five band members sitting outdoors holding their instruments.
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"The Nellwood" at Dock

Date: 1933
Description: View across water of the motor yacht "The Nellewood" at dock at Madeline Island on Lake Superior. A group of passengers sit in the bow area. The "Nellewood...
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H.L. Gary Summer Home

Date: 1940
Description: Lakeside view from pier of large two-story house and grounds on Madeline Island.
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"Metcalf for Governor" Truck

Date: 1912
Description: "Metcalf for Governor" is painted on a truck for the campaign. Other phrases: "Vote Socialist For Your Children's Sake," "Vote Socialist Save Civilization,...

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