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Wisconsin-Iowa Football Game

Date: 10 08 1947
Description: Football players run down the field followed by a referee at the Wisconsin-Iowa football game. The stands are crowded with fans.
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Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

Date: 10 30 1949
Description: Ceremony for laying the cornerstone of the Beth Israel temple. Included in the crowd watching the ceremony are (left to right): A.J. Rosenburg, chairman o...
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Cab after Traffic Accident

Date: 08 27 1946
Description: A City Car Company cab on its roof after a collision with a bus at the corner of Mills and Regent Streets. The car skidded 42 feet from the point of impac...
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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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Draftees Leaving Madison

Date: 05 25 1918
Description: A crowd watching as drafted men leave Madison via the Chicago Northwestern railroad station.
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Aerial View of Pennco Airport

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial view of Pennco Field (Royal Airport), and Lake Monona near the city limits. A crowd is gathered at the airport to watch an air show.
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Aerial View of Pennco Airport

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Description: Aerial view of a crowd at the Pennco Field (Royal Airport), gathered for an aerial show. Biplanes possibly used for the show are on the airstrip. Automob...
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Aerial View of Pennco Airport Hanger

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial view of the Pennco Field (Royal Airport) hanger surrounded by spectators gathered for an air show. Biplanes are parked on the grounds of the airpor...
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Executive Residence

Date: 1964
Description: The Executive Residence in Maple Bluff, a Madison suburb. A group of people can be seen on the porch and lawn.
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Softball Tournament

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Description: Softball tournament at old Barry Park. There are billboards along the infield between third base and home.
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Historic Evening Mass at St. Raphael Cathedral

Date: 02 15 1953
Description: Historic evening mass at St. Raphael Cathedral, a stately two-hour ceremony closing the parish's annual 40 Hours' Devotion. This was the first evening mass...
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Labor Day Parade

Date: 09 02 1918
Description: Elevated view of the Labor Day parade on the Capitol Square, at King Street, featuring a float that has the words "Win The War For Freedom" on the front.
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The Hagenah Fountain

Date: 1972
Description: A crowd of people are cooling off in the Hagenah Fountain on Library Mall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Memorial Library is in the bac...
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Crowd Gathered at Scene of Drowning

Date: 02 08 1953
Description: Crowd gathered around the shore of Monona Bay where Joel Hansen drowned, and his half brother Tommy Blankenheim was rescued.
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two racers coming down the hill with the crowd along ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two of the more than 100 racers crossing the finish l...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two boys in their racers on the starting ramp. Starte...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 23 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two racers heading down the course from the starting ...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduation

Date: 06 17 1955
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison graduation in Camp Randall Stadium with the Field House in the background.
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: Two racers speed away from the starting ramp at the Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue starting at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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