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La Pharmacie Francaise Museum

Date: 1960
Description: Reproduction of the apothecary shop owned by Louis Dufilho, the first licensed pharmacist in the United States. Louisiana pioneered in regulating the profe...
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Elephant Posing on International Cub Cadet

Date: 1967
Description: Shirley, a half-ton elephant, poses on an International Cub Cadet 122 lawn tractor with IH dealer Carl Kelton looking on. Several cub cadets are in the bac...
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Large Animal Sculptures

Date: 05 31 1965
Description: A row of sculptured horses and a cow's head at the Creative Display Company, currently known as the FAST Corporation.
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Hardware Sales

Date: 12 19 1962
Description: Hilgendorf's Hardware store clerk showing a saw to a customer.
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Muskego Fair Souvenirs

Date: 08 28 1967
Description: Gary Ksicinski is surrounded by stuffed animals and other souvenirs as he waits for customers at his concession booth at the annual Muskego VFW fair.
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Child at Candy Case

Date: 05 07 1964
Description: Americus Kates, 10, surveys the candy case before making his selections.
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Business Man Watches Construction

Date: 1969
Description: A business man stands in a seafood store with a neon lobster sign. He is watching the construction of the World Trade Center through the window.
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Carlson's One Stop Market

Date: 1967
Description: Carlson's One Stop Market located on STH 22.
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Window Display of Ties

Date: 1969
Description: Exterior view of a shop's window display of various ties. A sign reads, "Free pocket handkerchief with every purchase."
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Knives on Display

Date: 1969
Description: Knives and shears in a display case behind a show window, which is reflecting buildings and clouds in the sky.
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Woman Working at Newspaper Stand

Date: 1969
Description: A woman stands behind the counter under an awning of a newspaper stand.
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Signs on Wall

Date: 1969
Description: On the left is part of a "New York State Lottery" sign, and on the right, a number of magazines are displayed, probably part of a newspaper stand.
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Hot Dog Street Vendor

Date: 1969
Description: A man in a suit waits for a hot dog that a man is preparing. Metal steps painted blue rise behind the customer on the left.
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Candy Vendor Stand

Date: 1969
Description: View of a street vendor stand that sells candy.
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Luggage Shop

Date: 1969
Description: View through display window of a window display of luggage and umbrellas.
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Fleet of 7 Scout 80 (4x4) Cab-Tops

Date: 1965
Description: Two men shaking hands in front of a fleet of seven Scout 80 (4x4) Cab-Tops, presumably just purchased by the Tennessee Game and Fish Commission. As an "Int...
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Walter Peltz in his Grocery Store

Date: 1963
Description: Walter Wolf Peltz in his grocery store.
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Cub Cadet Tractor

Date: 07 1960
Description: A Cub Cadet lawn tractor is on display in a showroom, possibly at the International Harvester headquarters building in Chicago, Illinois. The tractor is de...
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International Scout Truck

Date: 1961
Description: A International Scout truck on display in a showroom. A man is standing behind the truck, which is displayed in front of large windows which look out onto ...
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Gasoline Station

Date: 08 18 1963
Description: A gasoline station decorated with flags and pennants. Billboards are along the back fence.

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