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Sun Bathing

Date: 1965
Description: Women sun bathe near an express highway in Milwaukee.
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Observation Balloon

Date: 08 1917
Description: A training ascension of a captive observation balloon. During their training, soldiers learned how to correctly estimate the effectiveness of artillery on ...
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Railroad Yard

Date: 1909
Description: Colorized view depicting what was then the "new" Chicago, Northwestern Railroad Yard. Caption reads: "New C. & N. W. R. R. Yards, Janesville, Wis."
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Marines in International M-3-4 Trucks

Date: 1941
Description: Groups of uniformed Marines await transportation to a rifle range on the beds of International M-3-4 trucks parked in a row along the side of a road. There...
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Smith and Winchester Manufacturing Company

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Description: View from across a lawn of Smith and Winchester Manufacturing Company buildings, producers of paper making machinery and laundry equipment. Caption reads: ...
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Women Lifting Mogul Jr. Engine

Date: 1916
Description: A young woman outside industrial building or factory holds a Mogul Jr. 1 HP engine mounted on a skid with two wheels. A man stands nearby on the left. On t...
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Street Scene

Date: 1916
Description: View down driveway of two men and a woman stand on the open porch or loading dock of a building. A car is parked next to the group. There are other buildin...
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Warner Instrument Co.

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Description: Exterior view of the factory. Caption reads: "Warner Instrument Co., Beloit, Wis."
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White Scout Parked Outdoors

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Description: Front view of a white Scout parked on a lawn outdoors. An industrial building is on the right.
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White Scout Parked Outdoors

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Description: Front view of a white Scout parked on a lawn outdoors. An industrial building is on the right.
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Scout 4x4 with Trailer

Date: 1963
Description: Side view of driver's side of Scout 4x4, pulling a trailer. Spare tire is mounted in truck bed on back of cab. Mounted in the trailer bed is a hose on a re...
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Scout with Canvas Topper

Date: 1961
Description: Thee-quarter view from front of driver's side of Scout with canvas topper. The Scout is parked on the grass, with buildings in the background.
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University of Wisconsin Heating Plant

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Description: University of Wisconsin heating plant, with two tall chimney stacks. Electric lines are in the foreground. There are trees on a hill on the left. On the ri...
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Missile-Launch Cell on Cargostar

Date: 1970
Description: COF-1810A Cargostar with Missile-Launch Cell. A group of men are in the cab of the Cargostar which is traveling along a road. In the background are industr...
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Stone Church in Linden

Date: 03 18 2012
Description: A stone church built in 1851 located at the junction of Highway 39 and County Trunk X. There is a large tree next to the church and a car parked on the str...
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Rephotographic Pair: A Stone Church

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Description: A vintage view and a modern view of a stone church built in 1851 at the junction of Highway 39 and County Trunk X, presented as a pair.
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"Monumental Oriental Head"

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Description: Large concrete-cast sculpture painted red and titled "Monumental Oriental Head" of a Cambodian-styled Buddha with heavily textured light-colored hair and t...
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"Oriental" Head and Lion

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Description: Sid's backyard with Cambodian-styled sculptures titled "Monumental Oriental Head" of a Buddha and "Stylized Oriental Lion." The head stands 110" x 45" x 78...
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Buddha Head and Pagoda

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Description: Sid's backyard with Asian-themed, concrete-cast sculptures titled "Monumental Oriental Head" of a Buddha (with dimensions of 110" x 45" x 78"), "Multi-Tier...
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Ponds and Bamboo

Date: 06 1971
Description: Sid's backyard with a small concrete pond and bamboo, Cedar trees and a fence. Madison-Kipp Corporation is in the background.

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