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Columbian Exposition

Date: 1893
Description: Columbian Exposition; on board the caravel "Santa Maria."
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Schwister — Ready for the Start

Date: 1911
Description: John Schwister and his home-built airplane, "the Minnesota Badger," at the Langlade County Fairgrounds.
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Kroger Booth, Air Show

Date: 05 06 1934
Description: French Brand coffee on display in Kroger booth outside at Air Show.
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Battle of Gettysburg Panorama #1730

Date: 1889
Description: Stereograph from the Chicago Panorama of the Battle of Gettysburg Representing Pickett's Charge at 4 P.M., July 3rd, 1863: Pettigrew's Brigade Supporting P...
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Battle of Gettysburg Panorama #1736

Date: 1889
Description: Stereograph from the Chicago Panorama of the Battle of Gettysburg Representing Pickett's Charge at 4 P.M., July 3rd, 1863: 1st Headquarters of General Geor...
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Battle of Gettysburg Panorama #1737

Date: 1889
Description: Stereograph from the Chicago Panorama of the Battle of Gettysburg Representing Pickett's Charge at 4 P.M., July 3rd, 1863: Wheelers Battery Coming into Act...
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Freedom Train

Date: 06 24 1948
Description: Elevated view of the Freedom Train, on the tracks behind the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad station, 644 West Washington Avenue. The Freed...
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Man Making Adjustment to a McCormick-Deering Planter

Date: 1932
Description: A man kneels to inspect and adjust a McCormick-Deering planter. The planter appears to be part of an indoor museum display.
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German Reaper Centennial Sign at Breslau

Date: 1931
Description: A sign with a garland around it, and pennants on poles are hanging above a plaque at International Harvester's Breslau branch house. The sign is in German,...
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World's Columbian Exposition

Date: 1893
Description: A cyanotype photograph of a man in oriental dress on the Midway of the World's Columbian Exposition. He stands behind a gate; a sign warns, "No Admittance ...
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Oxen and Prairie Schooner

Date: 08 1948
Description: Oxen and prairie schooner owned by Charles Ward, Wisconsin Dells, on display for a passing crowd at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition.
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Wisconsin Thematic Panel 750-757

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Description: Some towering hand-made genius had fighting words to sell
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Outdoor Life Exhibits

Date: 1935
Description: Entrance to a building housing "Outdoor Life Exhibits" by the Wisconsin Conservation Department. A number of people are in front of the entrance, and more ...
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Display of Trucks

Date: 1920
Description: Display of trucks underneath banners and signs in a large building.
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: As part of the "Outdoor Living Day" event, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, model Marlyn Sachtjen reclines on an inflated beach mattress in th...
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Freedom Train "Spirit of 1776"

Date: 06 24 1948
Description: View of the front of the Freedom Train. The sign on the locomotive reads: "Spirit of 1776." People are standing near the train in the foreground, and in th...
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Freedom Train "Spirit of 1776"

Date: 06 24 1948
Description: View towards the front of the Freedom Train.
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Freedom Train "Spirit of 1776"

Date: 06 24 1948
Description: Elevated view of the Freedom Train. A line of people are behind the locomotive. In the background are the storage tanks for Fiore Coal & Oil Co.

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