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Streetcar Repair Shop

Date: 1910
Description: Interior view of the repair shop of the Madison Traction Company on Fair Oaks Avenue. An open streetcar is on the ramp, with a closed car from the Wingra P...
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Streetcar Track Construction on Capitol Square

Date: 1905
Description: Construction of new streetcar tracks on the Capitol Square. In the background, on the corner of Main and Carroll streets, is the Park Hotel. Behind the hot...
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Hamilton Street Home

Date: 1948
Description: A home at 216 North Hamilton Street.
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Hatch Residence

Date: 1948
Description: Mrs. Clara Hatch residence, 901 West Johnson Street.
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200 Block of King Street

Date: 1949
Description: The 200 block of King Street looking toward the Union Transfer building.
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King and Wilson Streets

Date: 1949
Description: View downhill towards the intersection of King and Wilson streets.
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Ravine Bridge

Date: 1955
Description: A public bus crosses the bridge over a ravine on Lake Mendota Drive in Shorewood, looking east.
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Main Street

Date: 1948
Description: Scene of crime located at 304 East Main Street.
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Mapleside

Date: 1970
Description: Mapleside, a historic home on University Avenue, being demolished. It is the future location of Burger King.
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Training World War I Mechanics

Date: 1918
Description: Training classes for University of Wisconsin student cadets in the repair of automobiles and trucks during World War I.
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Our Saviour's Church

Date: 1895
Description: Our Svaiour's Church, 13 South Hancock Street. (Hancock Street and E. Washington Avenue).
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Park Street

Date: 1948
Description: Park Street at Olin Avenue, looking south. On the left is Moore's Super Service Gas Station and an eatery. On the right are residential homes.
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Husker-Shredder Powered by Engine

Date: 1905
Description: Farmers using a husker-shredder(?) powered by an engine. A man and two children look on from the doorway of a barn. Another man is standing on a horse-draw...
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Aerial View of Sherman Terrace Apartments

Date: 06 05 1951
Description: Aerial view of the Sherman Terrace Apartments and surrounding area.
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Four Hundred Block of State Street

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Description: View of the right side of the 400 block of State Street, between Gorham and Gilman Streets, looking east toward the Wisconsin State Capitol. The sign in th...
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State Street Looking Towards Campus

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Description: View of the left side of the 400 block of State Street, between Gilman and Gorham Streets, looking towards Bascom Hill and the University of Wisconsin camp...
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Meuer Art and Frame Company

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Description: View of the Meuer Art and Frame Company storefront at 510 State Street.
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The Wisconsin Building

Date: 1954
Description: View from intersection towards the Wisconsin Building, which was built in 1901. Located at the intersection of State and Carroll Streets, at 102 State Stre...
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University Avenue Looking East

Date: 08 1946
Description: View down University Avenue, looking east. At this time, University Avenue was United States Highway 12.
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West Side of University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 02 1948
Description: Elevated view of the University of Wisconsin campus beyond the Forest Products Laboratory to the residential neighborhood between University Avenue and Reg...

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