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The Strand Theater

Date: 08 11 1927
Description: Elevated view of the Strand Theater located at 16 East Mifflin Street near the corner of Wisconsin Avenue. The marquee reads "Babe Ruth and Anna Q. Nilsson...
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East Main Street on the Capitol Square

Date: 1935
Description: A view of East Main Street on the Capitol Square, showing the Capitol City Bank building, Feltman-Curme Shoes, and J.C. Penney Company.
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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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Orpheum Theatre Marquee

Date: 09 09 1936
Description: Orpheum Theatre marquee, 216 State Street, featuring William Powell, Myrna Loy and Luise Rainer in "The Great Ziegfeld." View also includes Weber's Restaur...
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McManman Store, Kilbourn

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Description: External view of McManman Store, Superior Street, Kilbourn, with people posing standing in front of the store, and two children sitting on the curb.
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Richmond McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. Dealership

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view from across street of men posing with farm and lawn equipment along the storefront of a McCormick Harvesting Machine Company dealership. Thre...
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New Zealand McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. Dealership Building

Date: 1899
Description: Three employees on a sidewalk in front of a McCormick Harvesting Machine Company dealership building owned by Morrow, Bassett & Co. of Christchurch, New Ze...
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South African McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. Dealership

Date: 1899
Description: Four men and a dog posing along the storefront of a South African McCormick Harvesting Machine Company dealership owned by C. North & Son.
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Photo Copy Service Building

Date: 06 20 1944
Description: Exterior view of the Photo Copy Service building at 211 West Mifflin Street, next to Pettersen's carpets and linoleum, 209 West Mifflin Street. Also shown ...
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Klinke Hatchery

Date: 05 29 1935
Description: Klinke Hatchery, 1918 Winnebago Street, with an employee loading crates into the back of the company truck.
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Gay Store Building

Date: 09 01 1932
Description: Gay Store Building which houses Rhymer Groceries, 2606 Monroe Street, Wingra Home Bakery, 2608 Monroe Street, Wingra Barbers, 2612 Monroe Street, Gay Bros....
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S.S. Kresge 5-10-25 Cents Store

Date: 02 21 1932
Description: Front of S.S. Kresge variety store, 25 E. Main Street, Everett Shops Men's Clothing, 29 E. Main Street, Klauber & Hobbins Building, and second floor and th...
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Capital City Bank

Date: 05 08 1931
Description: Capital City Bank Building, 21 E. Main Street, also showing Burdick & Murray Department Store, and Miller's Women's Apparel store.
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 06 07 1930
Description: View from street of the facade of the Capitol Theatre at 209 State Street. The marquee is advertising the movie, "Journey's End." There is a crowd on the s...
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 06 07 1930
Description: View from street of the facade of the Capitol Theatre at 209 State Street. The marquee is advertising the movie, "Journey's End." There is a crowd on the s...
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Capitol Theatre Lobby

Date: 11 22 1929
Description: View from street of the facade of the Capitol Theatre with marquee advertising "Harold Lloyd," "Welcome Danger," and "His first all talking comedy thrille...
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College Shop

Date: 06 03 1927
Description: View across street towards the College Shop, at 720 State Street.
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New Orpheum Theatre

Date: 04 10 1927
Description: The Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. The view also includes Weber's Restaurant, the Family Shoe Store, Rennebohm's Drug Store, and the Madison Theater. T...
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Stemp Typewriter Company

Date: 08 28 1956
Description: Stemp Typewriter Company, located at 528 State Street, featuring the entire front view of the building, including sign "Stemps Adding Machines, expert repa...
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State Street, 200 Block

Date: 1930
Description: View across street of the 200 block of State Street, showing pedestrians in conversation, parked automobiles, streetcar tracks, and the storefronts of a sh...

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