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Frank Lloyd Wright and Olgivanna Wright in a Crosley Car

Date: 1948
Description: Frank Lloyd Wright and Olgivanna Lloyd Wright, motoring in the country in a Crosley car. Another car is behind them.
Photograph

Falk's Drug Store

Date: 1948
Description: Exterior view from street of O.N. Falk's Drug Store, on Main Street.
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Presidential Election Campaigning

Date: 1948
Description: Men ride in a convertible with campaign signs proclaiming, "We Want Truman," and "Vets for Eisenhower."
Photograph

Fisher Company Prototype IH Dealership

Date: 1948
Description: Color photograph of tractors and a car parked in front of the Fisher Company store, an IH dealership. This "prototype" dealership building was built as par...
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20th Century Market

Date: 1948
Description: Exterior of the 20th Century Market, 2701 University Avenue, a new supermarket on Madison's growing western edge. Several cars are parked in the parking l...
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President Truman Going to Democratic Convention

Date: 1948
Description: Harry S. Truman being driven in a black limousine to the Democratic Convention. He is waving to onlookers.
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Hamilton Street Home

Date: 1948
Description: A home at 216 North Hamilton Street.
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Hancock Street Home

Date: 1948
Description: A home at 13 North Hancock Street.
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Johnson Street House

Date: 1948
Description: Exterior of house at 4 West Johnson Street, with a car parked in front.
Postcard

Star Lake and Road

Date: 1948
Description: View from left side of road towards several buildings and a lake on the right. Down the road automobiles are parked outside of a building with a sign that ...
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Main Street

Date: 1948
Description: Scene of crime located at 304 East Main Street.
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S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc. Office Building

Date: 1948
Description: Exterior view of the S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc. office building looking toward a parking lot.
Photograph

Moll Cottage

Date: 1948
Description: Moll cottage, 216 North Murray Street.
Photograph

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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House on Pinckney Street

Date: 1948
Description: Home located at 222 North Pinckney Street. This home was said to be built between 1860 and 1870.
Photograph

Tormey Residence

Date: 1948
Description: An exterior view of the Tormey residence, located at 303 North Carroll Street. An awning is one of the first floor windows.
Print

Seasons Greetings

Date: 1948
Description: Holiday card of the history of the State of Wisconsin, 1848-1948. Shows a map of Wisconsin with many historical and themed elements. Image was created by w...
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Main Street

Date: 1948
Description: "Main (Milwaukee) Street. At this time Hwy 41 was still routed through the village."
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James Groppi with Small Boy

Date: 1948
Description: Father James Groppi, as a young man, and his nephew Jerry Bontempo, posing on the running board of a 1920's era vehicle. Groppi holds a basketball.
Painting

State Fair Centennial Mural Study Sketch

Date: 1948
Description: Prior to the 1948 State Fair, artist Robert Hodgell traveled Wisconsin to study its many landscapes. He then produced a series of study sketches outlining ...

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