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Railroad Construction Crew

Date: 10 27 1936
Description: Construction crew working on a Chicago & Northwestern Railroad crossing, looking northwest along the 100 block of South Blair Street.
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Curb and Gutter

Date: 05 24 1939
Description: Close-up of concrete forms for new curb and gutters at State and Lake Streets in front of Co-op. Shows fire hydrant, trees and storefronts in the 700 block...
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AAA & Schultz Truck

Date: 02 17 1937
Description: Tow truck of Gil & Ray Schultz parked in front of American Automobile Association office at 724 University Avenue. On the truck is a sign that reads: "This...
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Atkins Used Car Exchange

Date: 06 08 1934
Description: Three automobiles are parked in front of Atkins Used Car Exchange and McCance Repair Co., 823 E. Mifflin Street. Trachte building.
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J.A. Brady Garage

Date: 12 15 1933
Description: View across street towards the J.A. Brady Garage, 1307 Williamson Street, owned by John A. Eichman, specializing in brake service. Joseph A. "Doc" Brady di...
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Capital Auto Body

Date: 12 21 1932
Description: View across street towards Capital Auto Body, at 1028 E. Washington Avenue.
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Cities Service Station

Date: 06 11 1931
Description: View from street of the Cities Service service station at 828 S. Park Street, owned by the Blackhawk Oil and Fuel Co.
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Graham-Paige Auto Sales & Service

Date: 08 15 1929
Description: Graham-Paige Automobile Sales & Service Garage, 317 W. Johnson Street, Koch Motors, Inc., Longfield-Teulson Co.
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C & C Texaco Service Station

Date: 08 06 1929
Description: C & C Texaco Service Station (Bert Clutterbuck), 2002 Winnebago Street and Lee & Seymour Furnaces and sheet metal works building, 2004 Winnebago Street. 20...
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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition

Date: 1906
Description: Only the salvaged planking behind the "Forward" statue created by Jean Pond Miner indicates that anything more is going on in this picture than a peaceful ...
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Road Work with a Hough Loader

Date: 1954
Description: Man working on a suburban road with an International ID-6 and attached loader. The loader was manufactured by the Frank G. Hough Company.
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Ford Garage and Bowman Bank

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Description: Street scene featuring the Ford Garage and the Bowman Bank. Several cars are parked in front of the buildings.
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Filmite Oil Corporation Building and Employee

Date: 11 10 1944
Description: Madison branch of the Filmite Oil Corporation building (a Trachte metal building), located at 828 East Main Street. Also pictured is W.K. Wilson, warehous...
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International Motor Truck Branch

Date: 05 25 1937
Description: Exterior view of the International Motor Truck branch in Manhattan. A man stands on the sidewalk outside the building; a sign advertises "International Tr...
Postcard

Main Street

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Description: Photographic postcard of Main Street. Businesses line the street, including the Adams Auto Company Dodge-Plymouth, McBride Equipment Company, and McCormick...
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IH Parkersburg Branch House

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior view of the International Harvester Company Parkersburg branch building. Automobiles and trucks are parked along the street running in front of th...
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East Side of Main Street

Date: 1913
Description: Exterior of the "General Merchandise - A.C. Hanold groceries" and the "garage and auto livery."
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A.C. Hanold Store

Date: 1913
Description: Exterior of the "General Merchandise - A.C. Hanold groceries" and the "garage and auto livery." A man stands outside the store.
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Street Scene

Date: 1929
Description: View down a road towards commercial strip of town. On the right is a gas station and repair shop, on the left side are a restaurant/bakery, and a Chevrolet...
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Scene on Highway 11

Date: 1929
Description: View down a commercial street, with an automobile coming down the street. There is a soda/ice cream shop which offers tobacco, cigars, and candy. The City ...

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