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Hausmann Brewery Bar

Date: 1895
Description: Interior view of the Hausmann Brewery Bar with spittoons on the floor. A sign behind the bar reads: "No intoxicating drinks sold to minors." The patrons an...
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The Conklin Fire

Date: 1915
Description: Fire fighters standing amid smoking timbers aim their hoses to douse the flames.
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Taking the Civil Service Exam

Date: 06 1919
Description: A large group of men and women are sitting at typewriters in a gymnasium to take the state civil service exam.
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Railroad Freight Wagons

Date: 1913
Description: View down platform between two railroad trains of men unloading freight onto wagons from a Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway freight car at th...
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Loyalty Day Parade

Date: 03 31 1917
Description: Elevated view of men carrying flags marching down State Street from the Wisconsin State Capitol in a Loyalty Day Parade.
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Hokanson Automobile Company

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Description: Garage and automobile lot which appears to be at 16-20 East Doty Street. Men stand on the sidewalk in front of the building, and signs advertise the recent...
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Anniversary Celebration of Norwegian Independence

Date: 1914
Description: Commemorating one hundred years of Norwegian independence at a Syttende Mai (May 17th) celebration. An automobile with four people is decorated with a Norw...
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Motorcycle Races

Date: 1914
Description: Elevated view of crowd and observation tower at motorcycle races at the Dane County Fairgrounds. Men on raised platform are judging the races.
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First State Conference of Public Health Nurses

Date: 1920
Description: Group portrait taken on the stairs of the Wisconsin State Capitol of men and women attending the State Conference of Public Health Nurses. Most of the wome...
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Maypole Dancers

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Description: A group of women in white skirts and wearing caps are dancing around a tall maypole. A crowd is watching in the background, and a dog is running in front o...
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Du Bois Super Service Station

Date: 12 1947
Description: A man stands next to an automobile in front of Du Bois Super Service at 1 North Mills Street (at the Corner of Regent Street), owned by Louis A. Du Bois. A...
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Family Group at Camp Douglas

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Description: Four soldiers in uniform, four casually dressed women and a small child pose together on a blanket.
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Horse-Drawn Delivery Wagon and Driver

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Description: C.W. Jarvis' horse-drawn delivery wagon loaded with crates in front of 201 North Carroll Street, the location of the old Madison Public Library. He is sitt...
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WKOW Radio Station

Date: 1952
Description: "Uncle Julius and His Boys" band playing for the Doughboy Dinner concert.
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"Simonizing" an Automobile

Date: 12 1947
Description: Two men "simonizing" an automobile. Photographed for the Simonize Company of Chicago. A refrigerator for Coca-Cola products is in the back of the garage.
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Loyalty Parade

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of a parade marching down State Street. Large American flags hang from wires strung across the street. Madison Kipp employees, wearing suits ...
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The Future Commerce Man

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Description: Three students, apparently in costume, are riding in an automobile outside the University of Wisconsin Armory or Red Gym with a sign over the exposed engin...
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Two Men with Automobile at Photoart House Building

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Description: Outdoor view of a man, probably Stanley Hanks, smiling broadly and sitting in the backseat of a dilapidated car. He has one leg up on the back of the front...
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Native American Man with Captain at Wisconsin River

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Description: Outdoor portrait of a Native American man with his arms crossed over his chest standing on rocks near the Wisconsin River. He is wearing a headdress, a pat...
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High School Boys Conducting Liberty Loan Drive

Date: 04 1918
Description: Several young men stand around a kiosk decorated with American flags. One is dressed as Uncle Sam. Behind, them, young men and women are standing. A War Sa...

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