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Orpheum Theatre

Date: 04 10 1927
Description: Elevated view of buildings in the 200 block of State Street, with the Orpheum Theatre as a focal point. The theatre marquee reads "New Orpheum." Next door ...
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Opening of Eastwood Theatre

Date: 12 27 1929
Description: A crowd lined up on opening night at the Eastwood Theatre at 2090 Atwood Avenue. This view of the facade shows an unfinished dome on top of the building.
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World's Largest Tire

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: Group of people, including dwarfs and midgets, posing with "the worlds largest tire" in front of the RKO Orpheum Theatre as part of a promotion for Goodyea...
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Employment Office

Date: 08 09 1934
Description: Office of the Wisconsin State Employment Service. View of King Street looking toward Capitol Square from East Doty Street. Businesses in view include Quisl...
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Union Transfer Fireproof Storage and other Businesses

Date: 09 17 1931
Description: View down East Wilson Street from the corner of King Street. The Union Transfer Building is on the right hand side at 155-303 East Wilson Street, Rubin's F...
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Capitol Theatre Tower

Date: 02 05 1930
Description: View from across the street of the Capitol Theatre tower. "Love Parade" is advertised on the marquee. Three automobiles are in the street in front of Peopl...
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State Street View of Capitol Theatre Construction

Date: 06 03 1927
Description: Elevated view above State Street of the Capitol Theatre, with construction nearly completed.
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Capitol Theatre, Late in Construction

Date: 07 02 1927
Description: Elevated view of the nearly completed Capitol Theatre. Construction scaffolding is in the background.
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State Street Neon Signs at Night

Date: 12 05 1930
Description: Night view looking down State Street from the intersection at North Carroll Street. Lighting up the scene are the blurred lights of automobiles moving alon...
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre at 211 or 213? State Street. Entrance under construction is between Fred W. Kruse Co. and Peoples Clothing Co. stores.
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MGM Traveling Theatre

Date: 08 17 1933
Description: Crowd assembled outside the RKO Orpheum Theatre to watch "Tugboat Annie" on MGM's traveling theatre. Speths Clothing and other businesses in the 200 block ...
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Schenk's Corners

Date: 01 22 1928
Description: The intersection of Atwood Avenue and Winnebago Street known as Schenk's Corners, with the columned Security State Bank building at the center junction of ...
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Madison Oriental Rug Company

Date: 11 20 1927
Description: Oriental rug business owned by Solomon Gulessarian at 319 State Street. The Palace Barber Shop is next door on the right.
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University Avenue and Lake Street Intersection

Date: 11 28 1927
Description: View of the 3 F Laundry on the corner of University Avenue and Lake Street, with Holmes Tire, 614 University Avenue, and the Wheeler Conservatory of Music,...
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Lawrence Restaurant

Date: 11 28 1927
Description: View of the Lawrence Restaurant, located at 662 State Street.
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MG&E Office Building

Date: 05 26 1929
Description: The Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E) office building on the corner of North Fairchild and West Mifflin Streets. The Bedford limestone building was designed ...
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Bank of Wisconsin Addition

Date: 12 02 1929
Description: Scaffolding rises on the State Bank of Wisconsin, 1 West Main Street, as an addition is constructed. Automobiles are parked on both sides of the street in ...
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The Fox Strand Theatre

Date: 05 20 1930
Description: The exterior of the Fox Strand Theatre on Mifflin Street, with the marquee advertising the "The Arizona Kid."
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Montogmery Ward Store

Date: 05 20 1930
Description: The Montgomery Ward Store Building at 100 North Hamilton Street, at the intersection of Pinckney and North Hamilton Streets. The building was designed by L...
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Tenney Building

Date: 03 21 1931
Description: Elevated view of the Tenney Building, located on the corner of East Main and South Pinckney Streets. The building was designed in 1929 by Law, Law, and Pot...

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