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Bowling at the USO

Date: 1940
Description: A USO volunteer challenges an enthusiastic soldier to a friendly bowling match.
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Bowling Alley

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Description: Four lane bowling alley built and operated by F.W. Kehl in the basement of his dance studio at 113-115 East Mifflin Street. F.W. Kehl and all his sons had ...
Poster

Health and Safety Poster on McCormick Club House

Date: 1916
Description: Poster or signboard with the title: "McCormick Club House - Here Physical, Mental and Moral Sides of Employee are Developed Equally." Includes images of th...
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Group of Men Posing with Bowling Balls

Date: 1920
Description: Men, possibly International Harvester employees, posing for a group portrait with bowling balls and pins.
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The "Tractors" Bowling Team

Date: 1926
Description: Five men standing behind a bowling ball and pin display for a gropu portrait. The men are members of the "Tractors" bowling team, Harvester Club Bowling Le...
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Saloon Recreation Center

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Description: Exterior of saloon recreation center, with "1886 PH Best Brewing Co." etched onto the brick above the windows. The windows have lettering advertising "Summ...
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Automatic Foul Detector

Date: 11 12 1944
Description: Emil Andel of the American Bowling Congress demonstrates an automatic foul detector in a bowling alley.
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Setting Up Pins

Date: 02 19 1956
Description: Father and daughter Theodore and Janet Weiss setting up bowling pins on Dads Day at Milwaukee-Downer College.
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Bowlers at Milwaukee Auditorium

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Description: An audience watches bowlers at Milwaukee Auditorium. There is a Statue of Liberty replica in the seating area.
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Heil Men's Bowling Team

Date: 11 07 1947
Description: Team portrait of the Heil Local 1344 Social League "Truck Tanks" bowling team. From left to right are Ray Werra, team captain Tony Lidwin, George Karolowsk...
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Seaman's Body Bowling Team

Date: 02 22 1947
Description: The Seaman's Body Local 75 bowling team.
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Drinking at the Lutheran Center Bowling Alley

Date: 01 14 1948
Description: A view from behind the bar in the Lutheran Center Bowling Alley of happy patrons enjoying a beer. One of the two bartenders is also enjoying a beverage.
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UE Winders Bowling Team

Date: 03 29 1947
Description: The Local 1131 UE Winders bowling team at the Milwaukee County Bowling Tournament. From left to right are Chester Chojnacki, Louis Mersho, team captain Car...
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A Bowler in Action

Date: 12 31 1946
Description: A member of the Local 75 men's bowling team releases the ball down the alley.
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Eagle River Street Scene

Date: 01 1972
Description: Winter scene on Wall Street. Two women cross the street and many cars are parked at the curb. Men appear in the background. Many business signs can be seen...
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Atwood Avenue Bowling Alley

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Description: View across street towards the Atwood Alleys bowling alley, 2164 Atwood Avenue, owned and operated by William Freund. There are advertisements for Centenni...
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Eureka Billiard Hall and Bowling Ally

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Description: View across street towards two men standing on the board sidewalk in front of the entrance to the Eureka Billiard Hall (217 State Street). Posters in the w...
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223 State Street

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Description: View across State Street towards commercial buildings, including the Christian Dick Wholesale Wine & Liquor Dealer to the Eureka Billiard Hall and Bowling ...

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