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War Bond Department at 1st National Bank

Date: 06 20 1944
Description: Seven jumbo enlargements of photographs of World War II scenes used to create the War Bond selling exhibit at War Bond Department teller's booths at First ...
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Indian Protest

Date: 04 26 1971
Description: Led by James White, president of DRUMS, members of the organization and sympathizers staged a protest Monday at the First Wisconsin National Bank, 743 N. W...
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Submarine in Milwaukee River

Date: 08 08 1919
Description: Elevated view up the Milwaukee River from Wisconsin Avenue bridge. A World War I submarine travels down the Milwaukee River. A crowd is gathered at the riv...
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Crawford County Bank

Date: 1923
Description: Decorated for the 250th celebration of the discovery of the Mississippi River. The ribbons and banners are all American flag themed. The storefront to the ...
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Main Street with Barron Co. Bank

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Description: Barron Co. Bank is on the corner on the left, with storefronts lining the street going off to the right. Most of the buildings have awnings over the entran...
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People's State Bank

Date: 1923
Description: Exterior view from across street of the People's State Bank decorated to honor the 250th anniversary of the discovery of the Mississippi River.
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Fifth Avenue Street Scene

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Description: Fifth Avenue with horse-drawn carts, automobiles and pedestrians crowding the broad street. Grill of vehicle in center reads: "Buick." Sign on left side of...
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Stauffer as Uncle Sam

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Description: Christ M. Stauffer appearing as Uncle Sam, riding a horse, during the Cheese Day parade.
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Bustling Street Scene

Date: 1905
Description: Busy street with automobiles, pedestrians and a horse-drawn cart. Streetcar tracks are in the center of the street. Business signs read: "W.A. Gill Co.," "...
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Parade on Main Street

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of students in a school marching band in a parade marching down Main Street. Students are wearing marching band uniforms and are playing inst...
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Theresa State Bank Employees

Date: 04 1980
Description: "Theresa Bank employees from left are Sal Beck, Suzy Erdman, Gene Koll, and Dick Lux."
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Centennial Flag

Date: 1976
Description: "Members of American Legion Post 270, present a Centennial Flag. Oliver Krueger is at the flag pole."
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Sauk City Street Scene

Date: 1914
Description: View down unpaved street towards the central business district. There is a drug store on the left decorated with flags, and the Farmers & Citizens Bank and...
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State Bank

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Description: View from street of the State Bank, which is a two-story brick building with a flag flying on the roof. The windows on the first floor have stained glass d...
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Third Avenue Looking East

Date: 1917
Description: Colorized postcard view of the central business district. The street is lined with businesses and street lamps. A man and a dog are in front of the bank on...
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Small Band on Main Street

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Description: View from sidewalk towards a small brass band marching down a patriotically decorated Main Street. Pedestrians are walking along the sidewalk on the right....
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Cap Pistol Legalization

Date: 07 03 1953
Description: After Governor Kohler signed legislation legalizing the sale of caps and cap pistols, many youth prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with th...
Postcard

First National Bank

Date: 1919
Description: Interior and exterior views of the First National Bank. On the right is a view of the lobby, and on the left is a view from the street towards the facade. ...
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Walworth Street Showing State Bank of Elkhorn

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Description: View across Walworth Street. The State Bank of Elkhorn is on the corner with the lamppost. Automobiles are parked in the street. Caption reads: "Walworth S...
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New Third Grade Teacher in Sun Prairie

Date: 11 15 1960
Description: New third grade Sun Prairie teacher Diane Schnitt meets banker Tom Tubbs and mayor Joseph N. Hanley.

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