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The Grill Room

Date: 05 08 1964
Description: A waitress sets restaurant tables in anticipation of evening business.
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Frank Family Banquet

Date: 03 15 1936
Description: Frank family banquet at the Morris L. Frank restaurant, located at 611 Chapman Street. The family were Greenbush residents.
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Tavern Cafe Interior

Date: 06 12 1931
Description: Interior view of the Tavern Cafe at 212 State Street. Along the left is a striped awing over the counter and soda fountain.
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Who's New Club Board Members

Date: 09 13 1955
Description: Three board members of the Who's New Club lunching at Blackhawk Country Club, Shorewood Hills. Left to right: Virginia Mansfield, Lois Cardinal, and Shirle...
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Hamburger Joint

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Description: Woodblock print of an urban street scene with a clothesline strung between buildings, and a church and a hamburger joint.
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Davidson Cafeteria Interior

Date: 01 18 1951
Description: Interior view of Davidson Cafeteria, located at 117 Monona Avenue, home of "Chicken in the Rough."
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Restaurant at Hotel Astor

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Description: Interior of a restaurant at Hotel Astor, built in 1904. The room features chairs, tables, potted plants, and lavish decor. Along the walls are framed paint...
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Restaurant at Hotel Astor

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Description: Interior of a restaurant at Hotel Astor, built in 1904. View from a room with tables and chairs toward a short staircase in an archway that leads to a room...
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Restaurant at American Art Studio

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Description: Interior of a restaurant and bar at American Art Studio. Tables and chairs fill the room and a bar is in the right corner. Framed art lines the walls.
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Biscayne Dining Room

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Description: Interior of Biscayne Dining Room. Chairs and tables fill the room and the ceilings are adorned with streamers and flags.
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Hotel Agua Caliente

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Description: View of a band and dancers at Hotel Agua Caliente, opened in 1928 and dedicated by Wayne McAllister in Tijuana, Mexico. Guests sit at dining tables on the ...
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Dining Outdoors at Exeter Inn

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior of Exeter Inn with guests dining outdoors under trees. Built in 1932, the hotel's Georgian facade features a doorway and an awning under which tab...
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Restaurant Interior

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Description: Interior of a restaurant decorated with western-like decor. Tables and chairs are surrounded by stalls, saddles, and harnesses, with draped windows in the ...
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Restaurant Dining Room

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Description: Interior of a restaurant dining room. Decorative steins are placed on the mantle of a fireplace, and tables and chairs are arranged around the room.
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The Greenery

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Description: Interior of The Greenery. The restaurant holds tables and chairs, and the dining room is surrounded by windows.
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Dining Room at White Birch Lodge

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Description: Interior of a dining room in White Birch Lodge. The room is filled with birch furniture and the windows are adorned with drapes.
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Boardwalk Restaurant Interior

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Description: Interior of a boardwalk restaurant. The room features cafeteria style decor with many tables and booths.
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Molino Service Station and Grill

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Description: Interior of Molino Service Station and Grill. The building features a counter with stools and a dining space with booths. On the left, there are counters, ...
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Mansion House

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of a restaurant at a mansion house. A man at the left leans against a counter, and two women stand behind a shelf filled with candy. Tables and c...
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The Brau Haus

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Description: Interior of the Brau Haus, a German-American Rathskeller. A German band wearing costumes stands on the small stage at the restaurant, some holding musical...

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