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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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Mautz Paint Department

Date: 01 17 1935
Description: Mautz paint department at Fred Boss Hardware Co., 2309 Winnebago Street.
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Electrical Supply Company

Date: 04 27 1928
Description: Front view of the Electrical Supply Company, located at 202 East Washington Avenue. There is a sign on the outside for "Thor washing and ironing machines."
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Jones Hardware Advertisement

Date: 1873
Description: An advertisement for John N. Jones, Dealer in Hardware, which appeared in the 1873 Madison City Directory.
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Jacob Karlan Block

Date: 1955
Description: The Jacob Karlan block, built in 1893 on the north side of Monroe Street. The Karlan block was erected on the site of the old United States Hotel, adjoinin...
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International Motor Trucks Advertisement on Truck

Date: 1918
Description: A sign for International Motor Trucks reading "A Size and Style for Every Business" rests on a truck at Deport Hardware Co. The store may have been located...
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Street Lighting

Date: 1934
Description: View down road of overhead lighting equipment of the T.M.E.R. and L. Company, which, at the time had a proposal to be replaced by more modern lighting. Th...
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First Street

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Description: First street lined with trees, storefronts, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians. Text on building reads: "Benton Co. Hdw. Co." Sign in window reads: "Dr. Cur...
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Street Scene

Date: 1905
Description: Street lined with storefronts, horse-drawn carts, an electric cable car and pedestrians. Electric power lines hang over the street. Business signs read: "F...
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International Model M Truck at E.W. Plaisted Hardware

Date: 1914
Description: Man parked in an International Model M truck outside the storefront of E.W. Plaisted Hardware. Two men are seated just outside the store along with a small...
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Decorated Company Truck

Date: 1915
Description: Highly decorated, perhaps for a parade, a International Model E truck owned by Barcal & Barta is parked outside the company storefront. A sign on the side ...
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Main Street

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Description: View down Main Street. Cars are parked on either side of the street, and two cars are being driven by storefronts. On the left stands the Citizens National...
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Business Section

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Description: View down Main Street. Cars are parked on either side of the street and two cars are being driven by storefronts. Citizens National Bank, built in 1893, st...
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Interior of Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 23 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hersig Company opens new store June 29th. Pictured is the first floor which includes photography, luggage, cutlery, giftware and a bath sh...
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Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 28 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the second floor which is devoted to toys, sporting goods, trains, record...
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Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 23 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the third floor which features housewares, kitchen furniture, appliances,...
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Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 23 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the basement which contains Do It Yourself, paint, wallpaper, tools, nail...
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Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 23 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the basement which contains Do It Yourself, paint, wallpaper, tools, nail...
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Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 23 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the first floor which contains photography, luggage, cutlery, giftware, a...
Photograph

Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company

Date: 06 23 1953
Description: Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig Company opens new store on Monday, June 29th. Pictured is the second floor which is devoted to toys, sporting goods, trains, record...

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