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Capitol Theatre Tower

Date: 09 17 1929
Description: Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre tower, with Farness Furniture store on the right.
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Street Scene

Date: 1922
Description: View down main street with storefronts on both sides, with large power lines along the sidewalks stretching into the distance, and a hill in the background...
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Dykman's Restaurant

Date: 10 12
Description: Exterior night view from street of Dykman's restaurant, located at 107 West Main Street. The door is open and stools are along a counter.
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Photographer J. Robert Tayor

Date: 1928
Description: Standing atop a special vehicle fitted with a body built to resemble a camera, Taylor found the ideal vantage point from which to cover a news event. The c...
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Eastwood Theatre

Date: 01 23 1930
Description: Snow-dusted Eastwood Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue with "The Viking" and "Skin Deep - Coming Soon" on the marquee.
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Milwaukee City Hall

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of Milwaukee's City Hall. Signs on the building read "Sinfonietta" and "Concert Tonight."
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Mitchell's Greasing Palace

Date: 08 07 1928
Description: Robert Mitchell's Madison service station, 529 University Avenue. During the 1920s service stations evolved from curb-side shacks to more attractive buildi...
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Madison Theatre

Date: 11 17 1936
Description: Refurbished facade of Madison Theatre, 111 Monona Avenue. The building includes the temporary quarters of Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers.
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Phillip Best Building and Matthew Brothers Store

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Description: Elevated view of the Phillip Best Building and Matthew Brothers Store, built in 1878.
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International Trucks and Tractors in front of Dealership

Date: 06 19 1924
Description: McCormick-Deering tractors (including the 10-20) and two International trucks parked in front of the Ephrata Farm Supply Company, an International Harvest...
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Capitol Theatre at Night

Date: 04 17 1928
Description: Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre at night with sign and marquee, located at 209-211 State Street. On the left is the Fred W. Kruse Co., and on the righ...
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Advance Thresher Company

Date: 1899
Description: Exterior view of the Advance Thresher Company, 601 Williamson Street, as seen in "Madison, Wis. And It's Points Of Interest." The dealer was one of many wh...
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Vogel Fish and Oyster Company, Doorway to Refrigeration Room

Date: 10 03 1944
Description: Vogel Fish and Oyster Company, 2049 Atwood Avenue, door to the large refrigeration room, sign above door reading: "Captain Jack's Oysters sold here."
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Washington School

Date: 04 27 1944
Description: North Bedford Street entrance to Washington School (aka Madison Metropolitan School District Ruth Doyle Administration Building), 545 West Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre

Date: 01 29 1939
Description: The Capitol Theatre marquee, 209 State Street, from the roof of Weber's. The marquee is promoting WLS National Barn Dance Stars, Lulu Belle & Scotty. The v...
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Madison Theatre at Night

Date: 11 19 1936
Description: Night view of the Madison Theatre at 111 Monona Avenue. Two women are in the box office. The marquee reads "Premiere Opening Day." Jimmy Dodge's restaurant...
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Gardner Bakery Truck

Date: 10 22 1936
Description: Gardner Bakery truck and driver parked in front of Madison Machine and Engine Company, 844 E. Washington Avenue. Taken for Diamond T Truck Sales.
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Klinke Hatchery

Date: 01 17 1935
Description: View of exterior of the Klinke Hatchery, 1918 Winnebago Street. There is a sign in the window for Vit-O-Ray poultry feeds.
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New Tanks for Fauerbach Brewing Co.

Date: 04 17 1934
Description: View across street towards two new tanks being delivered by the Heil Co. of Milwaukee on a Heil Company truck. The truck is parked in front of the Fauerbac...
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Valvoline Service Station

Date: 08 22 1935
Description: Two attendants and several automobiles at the Valvoline gasoline station located at 999 South Park Street in Madison. This station is a good example of "th...

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