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Fire Fighters Douse Flames Downtown

Date: 04 15 1950
Description: Fire fighters from neighboring communities help put out at a nighttime fire in the downtown business district.
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Carroll and Main Streets in the Rain

Date: 1954
Description: A rainy, nighttime view of the corner of Main and Carroll streets on the Capitol Square. The neon signs of the Prescription Pharmacy and the Park Hotel lig...
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Benches on Capitol Square

Date: 1949
Description: A man sits on a Carroll Street bench on the Capitol Square.
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President Truman on Capitol Square

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman rides in a car in a parade on the Capitol Square. He came for a 5 1/2 hour visit, gave a "peace" address to the nation from the U...
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Downtown State Office Building

Date: 1955
Description: View of the State Office Building looking up at the open windows.
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The Young Women's Christian Association

Date: 1958
Description: View of the Young Women's Christian Association at the Carroll Street entrance.
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State Street from Capitol Grounds

Date: 08 02 1961
Description: View of State St. from the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Several pedestrians can be seen and several vehicles drive along the street. The Capitol...
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Capitol Nativity Scene

Date: 12 04 1961
Description: Life-sized nativity scene at the State Street corner of the Wisconsin Capitol Square.
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State Street

Date: 08 02 1961
Description: View down State Street from the Capitol Square towards Bascom Hill. Cars and pedestrians are along the street, which is lined with signs and businesses.
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State Street After Snowstorm

Date: 12 23 1959
Description: View down State Street from the Capitol Square following a snowstorm. A Christmas tree is standing on the corner, and other holiday decorations are hanging...
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State Street After Snowstorm

Date: 12 23 1959
Description: View down State Street from the Capitol Square following a snowstorm. A Christmas tree is standing on the corner and other holiday decorations are hanging ...

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