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Stroboscopic Photography Technique

Date: 04 1950
Description: A girl on a swing is the subject of photographers demonstrating a technique using high speed flash.
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Norwegian Community Picnic

Date: 1873
Description: Slightly elevated view of a large, multi-generational Norwegian family and friends gathered for a picnic celebration. In the foreground are picnic baskets ...
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Arrival of "Woodrush"

Date: 1949
Description: View from dock of the U.S. Coast Guard ship "Woodrush" arriving at the La Pointe dock to clear ice. Two trucks are on the dock, one with a piano.
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Raftsman's Series No. 1405: Pastime. Dick Dancing For The Boys

Date: 1886
Description: Stereograph of a group of men standing and sitting on a raft, watching Dick Stevenson in the center dancing. Zack Dugas is at left clapping time, and Jack ...
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Mayor Schmedeman Greeting Indian Chief

Date: 07 09 1930
Description: Mayor Albert G. Schmedeman greeting Chief Shunatuna, who is on horseback and who is in Madison with the Official United States Indian band at the RKO Orphe...
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 03 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction. American Bridge Co. on beams, and an Esser's City Market delivery truck.
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Capitol Theatre

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street, under construction. The view is from the northwest corner toward northeast corner. American Bridge Co. sign is on the...
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 12 02 1926
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, with the foundation excavation as seen from Kruse's Store looking toward Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 12 02 1926
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View of the foundation excavation looking from the construction house toward State Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 01 03 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View showing the foundation excavation looking from the north toward Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 02 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street, under construction. View is looking from the south toward State Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 02 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction. View looking from Kessenich's toward Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 03 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction. View from the roof of Kruse's store towards two workmen and the construction house.
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Glee Club

Date: 1926
Description: Wisconsin High School men's glee club, University of Wisconsin.
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Chief Red Bird

Date: 1963
Description: Statue of Winnebago Indian Chief Red Bird, with Lake Winnebago in the background.
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Art on State Street Mall

Date: 1974
Description: A view looking down from the Wisconsin State Historical Society building to artwork on the cement of State Street Mall. These paintings on the 800 and 900 ...
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Artwork on State Street Mall

Date: 1974
Description: A view looking down from the Wisconsin State Historical Society building to artwork on the cement of State Street Mall. These paintings on the 800 and 900 ...
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater from accross the street.
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater's carved stone front entrance.
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Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Pabst Theater from across the street.

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