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First Street

Date: 1920
Description: Colorized view of First Street along the Chippewa River. Homes are on the left along the tree-lined street. A bridge is crossing the river in the distance ...
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Main Street

Date: 1948
Description: View of Main Street lined with commercial buildings. Automobiles are parked at the curb and street lamps are at the corners. Caption reads: "Main Street, J...
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The New Kenosha Theatre

Date: 1927
Description: Illustration of the New Kenosha Theatre. The marquee is advertising "Swim, Girl, Swim" with Bebe Daniels. An advertisement is painted on the left side of t...
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Main Street, Looking South

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Description: Color illustrated postcard of a street lined with shops and businesses in central Kenosha. Streetcar tracks are running down the middle of the street. Auto...
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Kenosha County Court House

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Description: Color illustration of the courthouse, with Neo-classical architecture including Corinthian columns along the facade. A traffic light is at the corner. Capt...
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Lake Shore Drive at Fontana

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Description: Hand-colored postcard view down lakeside road with two automobiles approaching. A long pier on the lake is in the background. Caption reads: "Lake Shore Dr...
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West Main Streeet

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Description: Colorized postcard view along Main Street, with several storefronts. Cars are parked along both sides of the street, and streetcar tracks are running down ...
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Elk's Club and Avenue Hotel

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Description: Hand-colored view of the Elk's Club, Avenue Hotel and a telegraph office. Caption Reads: "Elk's Club and Avenue Hotel, Madison, Wis."
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First Congregational Church

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Description: Illustration on linen-finish paper of the church at the corner of University Avenue and Breese Terrace. Caption Reads: "First Congregational Church, Madiso...
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Masonic Temple, Madison, Wisconsin

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Description: Hand-colored postcard view of the Masonic Temple located at E. Johnson Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption Reads: "Mas...
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New Post Office

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Description: View across street towards the Post Office located at Monona Avenue (currently Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) and Doty Street. Automobiles are parked at...
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St. Mary's Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of St. Mary's Hospital after wings were added. Automobiles are parked along the curb. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wis."
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Madison College — One of America's Leading Business Schools

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Description: Colorized postcard view across street towards the Madison College building. A cafeteria is on the first floor.
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U.S. Weather Bureau Kiosk

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Description: A weather kiosk located on Capitol Square, Department of Agriculture. It indicates temperature, precipitation, air pressure and humidity. A stationery shop...
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View from New State Capitol, looking East

Date: 1914
Description: View from the southeast corner of Capitol Square towards King Street with Lake Monona in the distance. Automobiles are parked along the curbs. Caption read...
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View from New State Capitol, Looking West

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Description: Elevated view of State Street from the Capitol. A streetcar is coming up the street, and automobiles are parked along the curbs. Lake Mendota is in the bac...
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From Capitol Dome, Looking Northwest Towards Lake Mendota

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Description: Elevated view of Wisconsin Avenue from Capitol Square to Lake Mendota. City Hall is on the left. Radio towers are on a rooftop on the right. Caption reads:...
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View from New State Capitol, Looking West

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Description: Elevated view of State Street from Capitol Square to the lower university campus. Lake Mendota is on the right. Caption reads: "View from New State Capitol...
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From Capitol Dome, Looking Southeast, Towards Lake Monona

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Description: Elevated view of Monona Avenue from Capitol Square to Lake Monona. Automobiles are parked along the curbs and in the median. Caption reads: "From Capitol D...
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South Eighth Street, Looking North

Date: 1932
Description: View of the businesses along Eighth Street. The Capitol Theatre and Hotel Manitowoc are on the right. Automobiles are parked along the curbs, and streetcar...

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