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Hess and Sons Cooperage

Date: 1949
Description: Interior view of Frank J. Hess and Sons barrel-making factory, 1952 Atwood Avenue at Schenck's Corners. Pictured l to r: Frank Jr., Edward, Joseph, Tony, a...
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Rennebohm Signing a Bill

Date: 1949
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm seated at a desk in the governor's office in the Capitol signing a bill. Rennebohm, the founder of the Rennebohm Drug Store chain...
Postcard

Zimmerman Plumbing and Heating

Date: 1949
Description: W.O. Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, 811 East Johnson Street. On the reverse of the original postcard is an invitation to the firm's 18th anniversary and new...
Photograph

Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and Son Edward

Date: 1949
Description: Eva Lauffer Deutschkron and son, Edward, sitting in front of their apartment; 2127 University Avenue.
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Bascom Hall

Date: 1949
Description: Exterior of entrance to Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison camppus. Students are sitting around the Lincoln Monument o...
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Eagle Heights

Date: 1949
Description: Elevated view of faculty housing project, under construction on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Postcard

Hommel's Top Hat Restaurant

Date: 1949
Description: Exterior view of the restaurant, with electric signs in the parking lot and above the entrance. Text on reverse reads: "For delightful dining... come to Ho...

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