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Unveiling Community Leader Tablet

Date: 1925
Description: A group of men, women and children gathers as a plaque is unveiled on a brick building. Many of the women are wearing cloche hats and drop waist dresses. T...
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O'Konski and Obey

Date: 08 10 1974
Description: Wisconsin congressmen David Obey (left) and former congressman Alvin O'Konski breaking ground for a United States Forest Services genetics lab. After the c...
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Theresa Lions Club

Date: 1976
Description: "The Theresa Lions Club has installation of officers at the American Legion Hall."
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Flag Raising in Rudolph

Date: 09 1995
Description: Local members of the VFW raise a new flag in front of the Rudolph Municipal Building. The flag, which had flown over the U.S. Capitol, was presented by Con...
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Post Office Opening

Date: 07 1985
Description: "A ribbon cutting ceremony was held when Theresa's new Post Office was officially opened."
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Fire Truck Initiation

Date: 06 1996
Description: "When Theresa firemen purchased a new truck, as is customary, other fire departments came to initiate the new truck."
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New Fire Truck

Date: 06 1996
Description: "New fire truck celebration at Theresa."
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Sequoya Branch Library Ground-Breaking

Date: 11 23 1959
Description: Individuals breaking ground for the new Sequoya branch of the Madison Public Library at the Midvale Plaza shopping center. The building is being constructe...
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Theresa Public School Bell Dedication

Date: 09 1995
Description: Theresa Public School's old school bell is dedicated on the grounds of the Theresa Historical Society. Society President John Bodden thanks members of Lomi...
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Wilbur J. Cohen Swearing-In as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 05 16 1968
Description: Group portrait of family and friends at Wilbur Cohen's swearing-in as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. From left to right: Bruce Cohen, Wilbur's...
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Avery E. Marshall Building Dedication

Date: 05 02 1998
Description: Group portrait of the ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony for the Avery E. Marshall Building, part of the Richland County Fairgrounds. Present are Sheryl Al...
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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Description: Four men taking part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Oak and Broadway.
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Handing Over the Keys

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Description: Four men are standing at the door of the Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Oak and Broadway. One of the men is handing a set of keys to another man.
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Dedication of Madison City-County Building

Date: 06 29 1957
Description: An image of the dedication event of the new City-County Building as reflected in a pair of sunglasses on one of the spectators. In the right lens, a police...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for County Hospital Wing

Date: 04 13 1959
Description: A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the new mental health wing of the Dane County Hospital and Home in Verona. Shown (L-R) are Bert Thompson, county bui...
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Madison Honors Hawaii as the Fiftieth State

Date: 06 22 1960
Description: Madison mayor Ivan Nestigen declared a "Fiftieth State Day" in Madison to honor Hawaii's entry into the Union. A ceremony was held in front of the City-Cou...

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