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Rockefeller and McCormick Families

Date: 1906
Description: Group portrait of Rockefeller and McCormick families. Pictured are (L to R): John D. Rockefeller, Sr., unidentified young man, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Sr...
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Cyrus Hall McCormick, Jr.

Date: 11 1932
Description: Portrait of Cyrus Hall McCormick, Jr. (1859-1936), son of inventor and industrialist Cyrus Hall McCormick (1809-1884). He was president of the McCormick Ha...
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Gentleman Shopping for Cigars

Date: 1895
Description: Will Viel chooses a cigar in Margraff & Freiburger's Dry Goods Store.
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General Store Interior

Date: 1920
Description: Counters and display cases show goods for sale in the General Store.
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Large Animal Sculptures

Date: 05 31 1965
Description: A row of sculptured horses and a cow's head at the Creative Display Company, currently known as the FAST Corporation.
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Boatyard

Date: 1969
Description: Looking through the ribs of the hull of a boat under construction in a boatyard.
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Isolated Shack

Date: 09 24 1960
Description: An isolated shack that was formerly an antique dealer's store.
Photograph

Magnus Swenson (1855-1936)

Date: 1890
Description: Studio portrait of Magnus Swenson. He was a Norwegian immigrant who made his name in business and as an inventor. He served on the Wisconsin Capitol Buildi...
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Silage Processing Equipment Truck

Date: 07 24 1960
Description: A mobile silage processing equipment truck owned by the Black Earth Farm Service company.
Photograph

Orrin H. Ingram

Date: 
Description: Portrait of Orrin H. Ingram, lumber baron and philanthropist, especially for the development of Ripon College.
Photograph

Fishing Boats at Dock

Date: 05 05 1963
Description: View across water towards two fishing boats moored at a dock.
Print

Orrin H. Ingram

Date: 
Description: Engraving of Orrin H. Ingram, lumber baron.
Photograph

Print Shop

Date: 1874
Description: Lithograph from Plate 12 in "Prang's Aids for Object Teaching-Trades & Occupations."
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Wells Printing Company

Date: 03 04 1937
Description: Wells Printing Company's new plant interior. There are many pieces of letterpress equipment; type cabinets, a composing stone with set type on it and a pro...
Drawing

Bruen's Block

Date: 1853
Description: Illustration of the new museum building, also known as "Bruen's Block," on the corner of East Washington Avenue and South Pinckney Street. Named for W.D. B...
Print

Fuller & Johnson Manufacturing Letterhead

Date: 1901
Description: Fuller & Johnson Manufacturing letterhead. Fuller & Johnson was run by John A. Johnson and was one of Madison's largest employers.
Map or Atlas

Perspective Map of Beloit

Date: 1890
Description: Bird's-eye map of Beloit with insets of Williams Engine Works, Eclipse Wind Engine Co., and John Foster & Co. Turtle Creek is in the lower section, and the...
Photograph

Confined to Bed

Date: 08 28 1960
Description: An insurance executive carries on with work after he was hit by a car, dictating letters to his secretary from his hospital bed, with his leg in traction.
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Baby Department at Manchester's Department Store

Date: 1937
Description: The baby department, stocking clothing, toys, and accessories, at Manchester's Department Store.
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Southern Wisconsin Produce Company

Date: 1936
Description: The interior of the Southern Wisconsin Produce Company, venders of farming and gardening tools and supplies.

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