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Last Elm Tree on State Street

Date: 1974
Description: Last elm tree on State Street being cut down. The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Memorial Union are in the background.
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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 07 17 1971
Description: The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park. Crowds line the streets, and a crane is in the background.
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Anti-Vietnam War Demonstration

Date: 1972
Description: A crowd of anti-Vietnam war demonstrators march down Wisconsin Avenue with signs and banners. One banner reads: "Stop the Bombing. Sign the Treaty Now! U.S...
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La Pointe Town Hall

Date: 05 16 1973
Description: Front view of the La Pointe Town Hall on Madeline Island.
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Community Pharmacy

Date: 07 10 1975
Description: Entrance to the WSA Community Pharmacy, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin.
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Rexall Drugstore

Date: 12 14 1977
Description: Man sweeping the walkway and entrance of the Rio Rexall Drugstore. The windows are decorated for the Christmas holiday.
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Demolition of Mapleside

Date: 1970
Description: Historic home on University Avenue being demolished. The home was replaced by Burger King, a fast-food, drive-in restaurant.
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International Scout Armored Truck

Date: 1971
Description: International Scout armored 4x4 truck on the job in the downtown area. The truck was owned and operated by Brinks, Inc.
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International Scout II Indianapolis 500 Safety Patrol Vehicle

Date: 1972
Description: International Scout used as an Indianapolis 500 safety patrol vehicle outside motor speedway.
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Skateboarding

Date: 10 10 1977
Description: View down sidewalk of a skateboarder doing a handstand on a skateboard. Pedestrians are watching from the left.
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Green Bay Packers Fans

Date: 07 26 1979
Description: People waiting in line for the opportunity to buy tickets to a Green Bay Packers home game.
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Green Bay Packers Fans

Date: 07 20 1970
Description: Packer fans, despite bad weather, wait in line Sunday outside The Milwaukee Journal Company building to wait for Monday's football ticket sale. First in li...
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Hearthstone House

Date: 1974
Description: Front view of historic house in the summertime.
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Temple Zion

Date: 04 1978
Description: Temple Zion and the adjacent school. At this time Temple Zion was used as the Outagamie Historical Society.
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Public School

Date: 1973
Description: Exterior of public school building, with a slide and trees.
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Proxmire Walking Through Wisconsin in Winter

Date: 12 22 1972
Description: Senator William Proxmire walked thousands of miles in Wisconsin to meet constituents. Here he is, in a snowmobile suit, shaking hands with a woman outside ...
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Evans House

Date: 1977
Description: Southeast view of the Evans house at 104 West Main Street with the Campbell-Willoughby house, at 44 West Main Street, in the foreground. The Evans house wa...
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Brewers House

Date: 1976
Description: Brewer's house, a half-timbered Prussian-Colonial style of architecture, built about 1855.
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Brewers House

Date: 1976
Description: Brewer's house (Saxonia House) with driveway, front entrance, and trees. Built about 1855, it is a half-timbered Greek Revival type of architecture. Loacte...
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Halloween Parade

Date: 10 31 1977
Description: Thousands of people from the inner city flocked to a Halloween Party given to help keep children off the street during the holiday.

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