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Riley-Bremer-Riley Garage

Date: 10 11 1930
Description: The Riley-Bremer-Riley Oldsmobile garage on E. Doty Street began as the Riley Livery Stable when horse-drawn transportation reigned and then transitioned t...
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Joe's Place

Date: 05 20 1931
Description: Interior of Joe's Place with bartender, possibly Joseph Puccio. The bar was located at 786 W. Washington Avenue in what was known as the Greenbush neighbor...
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Licari Tire Co.

Date: 03 04 1932
Description: Exterior of the J.R. Licari & Son garage, located at 767 West Washington Avenue. The view also includes Trotters Billiards, located at 763 West Washington ...
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South Hancock Street Scene

Date: 01 08 1946
Description: South Hancock Street scene looking north uphill across East Wilson Street, taken at site of Reynolds Bus accident. Businesses shown include the Electric Mo...
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Photo Copy Service Building

Date: 06 20 1944
Description: Exterior view of the Photo Copy Service building at 211 West Mifflin Street, next to Pettersen's carpets and linoleum, 209 West Mifflin Street. Also shown ...
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East Main Street on Capitol Square

Date: 01 03 1944
Description: First block of East Main Street taken from Capitol grounds showing, left to right: Kresge Building, Klauber & Hobbins Building, Feltman & Curme Shoes, J.C....
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Photo Copy Service Camera Room

Date: 07 22 1940
Description: Interior view of Photo Copy Service camera room, 206 East Main Street.
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E.S.B.M.A. Fall Festival Door Prizes

Date: 09 17 1937
Description: Display of daily door prizes, at East Side Business Men's Association Fall Festival, "$650 in Door Prizes," showing household appliances, batteries and rad...
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Every House Appliance Co. Car and Trailer

Date: 08 13 1936
Description: Parked automobile with Every-House Appliance Co. trailer-hitched, and advertising that reads: "Every House Needs Westinghouse," in front of the Westinghous...
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Kroger Produce Warehouse

Date: 08 07 1934
Description: Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. Headquarters and produce warehouse, 634 West Washington Avenue.
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Goodyear Service Station

Date: 02 06 1934
Description: Goodyear Service Station and Shell Gas, 205 N. Bassett Street at W. Dayton Street with Super Shell gas pumps and two automobiles parked in front. Houses ac...
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Palace Beauty Shop

Date: 10 20 1933
Description: Advertisement for the Palace Beauty Shop, 531 State Street, with a view of beauty operators working with three customers, and the banner: "We make loveline...
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Madison Roofing Company Booth

Date: 08 22 1929
Description: A man standing in the Madison Roofing Company booth at the Dane County Fair displaying various samples of roofing materials.
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Texaco Service Station

Date: 08 03 1929
Description: Texaco service station, located at 448 South Park Street at the corner of Drake Street. Text on back of print reads: "Capitol Oil Co. - 448 S. Park St.? Ba...
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Andreas Dahl's Photographic Gallery

Date: 1878
Description: Exterior view of Andreas Dahl's photographic gallery. The gallery is attached to his house.
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Struck and Irwin Fuel Co., Booth

Date: 07 29 1949
Description: Struck and Irwin Fuel Company booth, at East Side Business Men's Association Fall Festival, in a tent at Olbrich Park, includes charcoal and outdoor charco...
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Flagstad Flower and Gift Shoppe Booth

Date: 07 29 1949
Description: Flagstad Flower and Gift Shoppe, display booth in a tent at East Side Business Men's Association Fall Festival in Olbrich Park, with plants.
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Paper Boy Delivering Newspapers

Date: 1918
Description: A boy wearing a coat and hat standing on a sidewalk while delivering newspapers to nearby homes. Attached to his newspaper bag is a sign reading: "Cook Cou...
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Stemp Typewriter Company Trucks

Date: 1933
Description: The Stemp Typewriter Company's two red and white service trucks. The company picked up and then delivered typewriters in need of repair. They also delivere...

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