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Night View of Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1955
Description: A nighttime view of the Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from Monona Avenue (South Wisconsin Avenue until December 1, 1877; Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard...
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Orpheum Theatre Interior

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: Interior view from the stage of the auditorium with balcony, at the New Orpheum Theatre at 216 State Street.
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Fauerbach Brewery Tavern

Date: 04 07 1933
Description: Slightly elevated view of crowd in the Fauerbach Brewery tavern at 651 Williamson Street, with men and women drinking and toasting and celebrating the end ...
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Orpheum Theatre Usher

Date: 1936
Description: Orpheum Theatre usher, Rolland W. Hamelin, who had recently received an appointment to West Point. 216 State Street.
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Re-dedication of St. Raphael's Cathedral

Date: 03 10 1955
Description: Re-dedication of St. Raphael's Cathedral. Elevated view of people sitting in pews for a service. Newspaper caption reads: "Resplendent St. Raphael Cathedra...
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Madison Public Library

Date: 11 15 1945
Description: Elevated view of interior of the Madison Public Library, 206 North Carroll Street. Margaret Nordholm, on the left, and Emma Bryan on the right are standing...
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McConley's Food Market Interior

Date: 09 11 1945
Description: McConley's Food Market, interior, 1254 East Washington Avenue, showing counter with scale, shopper carts, shelves of canned goods, refrigerator in rear, Bo...
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Manchester's, Inc., Basement

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide angle view of clothing, shoes, luggage, electric appliances, and glassware for sale in Manchester's, Inc., basement.
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Manchester's, Inc., Second Floor Hat Department

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Hat department on Manchester's, Inc., second floor. A sign in the foreground, perhaps on a window, reads in reverse: "Dresses."
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Manchester's, Inc., Third Floor Lingerie Department

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide angle view of women's lingerie department on the third floor of Manchester's, Inc., Department Store.
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Manchester's, Inc., Floor Coverings

Date: 02 01 1945
Description: Wide-angle view of floor coverings and rugs on the fourth floor of Manchester's, Inc., department store.
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Wis. Motor Vehicle Department Safety Convention Audience

Date: 12 19 1944
Description: Audience at Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department Safety Convention, in a ballroom at the Loraine Hotel, 123 West Washington Avenue.
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Sanctuary of St. Bernard's Church

Date: 05 17 1944
Description: View of the sanctuary of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 2450 Atwood Avenue, from rear left.
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St. Benard's Church Sanctuary

Date: 05 17 1944
Description: View of the sanctuary of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 2450 Atwood Avenue, taken from the front.
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Manchester's Department Store Christmas Decorations

Date: 11 26 1943
Description: Christmas decorations in Manchester's Department Store.
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Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Store

Date: 11 27 1943
Description: Interior of Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Store, in Wisconsin Union Transfer Building, 155-303 West Wilson Street, showing toys, Christmas decorations and...
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Manchester's, Inc., Baby Shop

Date: 04 08 1941
Description: The Baby Shop at Harry S. Manchester's, Incorporated, 2-6 East Mifflin Street, with clothes and changing table.
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Orpheum Theatre Aisle

Date: 03 06 1942
Description: Interior view of Orpheum Theatre aisle 2, looking towards the seats.
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Orpheum Theatre Interior

Date: 06 06 1941
Description: View of Orpheum Theatre looking toward the back. There is a statue just outside the entrance doors.
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State Office Building Office Corridor

Date: 06 07 1941
Description: View of an office corridor at the state office building, 1 West Wilson Street.

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