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Capitol Theatre

Date: 06 07 1930
Description: A man and children are standing under the Capitol Theatre marquee that is promoting the movie "Journey's End," with two men dressed as World War I soldier ...
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University Avenue at Night

Date: 12 08 1928
Description: View of 500 and 600 blocks of University Avenue at night, looking west from West Gilman Street.
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The Flame, Lord Calvert Liquor Window

Date: 10 18 1946
Description: Lord Calvert liquor display in the window of Julian's Flame Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, 540 State Street, with neon sign.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Station

Date: 1956
Description: View across intersection of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad station at Blair and Wilson Streets. Three tall chimneys from the MG&E plant can be seen ...
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American Exchange Bank

Date: 03 15 1953
Description: American Exchange Bank, 1 North Pinckney, corner of North Pinckney and East Washington Avenue, a night photograph showing a lighted weather tower, United W...
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Dykman's Restaurant

Date: 10 12 1954
Description: Exterior view at night of Dykman's Restaurant, located at 107 West Main Street.
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Mobil Gas Station

Date: 06 15 1955
Description: Night view of Robert Blossom's Mobil gas station, 3702 East Washington Avenue and Highway 51. Includes the Mobil red horse sign on a pole.
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C & P Drive-In Market sign

Date: 12 29 1947
Description: C & P Drive-In market sign, 3830 Atwood Avenue, featuring Borden's Ice Cream and Waterloo Sausage Co. Also shows John Olson's Standard Service Station sign...
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Calvert Liquor Window Display

Date: 10 14 1948
Description: Calvert Liquor display in the Indian Room window at the Monona Hotel, 114 Monona Avenue. The Madison Theatre marquee is reflected in the window.
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Rennebohm's School Supplies Window Display

Date: 09 27 1949
Description: Rennebohm Drug Store #2, 204 State Street, display window featuring school supplies, alarm clocks, vacuum bottles, and corn poppers, all items that would b...
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Business Man Watches Construction

Date: 1969
Description: A business man stands in a seafood store with a neon lobster sign. He is watching the construction of the World Trade Center through the window.
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Sheaffer Pen and Pencil Sets

Date: 09 27 1950
Description: Display window at Rowley & Schlimgen, 540 State Street, featuring Sheaffer's pen and pencil sets "for school days and career years" and a model trail layou...
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Chandler's Shoes Store

Date: 08 30 1955
Description: Night view of Chandler's Shoes store, 10 West Mifflin Street, on the Square, showing entrance and Grand Opening display windows featuring shoes and handbag...
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Webers Pastry Kitchen Window

Date: 02 13 1956
Description: Webers Pastry Kitchen, 118 North Fairchild Street, display window featuring a Valentine cake display, including five sweetheart cakes.
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Hill's Department Store display window

Date: 05 01 1958
Description: Hill's Department Store, 202 State Street, display window featuring summer dresses and hats with five mannequins and a sign stating "summer Dress Carnival"...
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Tony's Tavern

Date: 03 1960
Description: Exterior front view of Tony Urso's Westside Palm Tavern located at 730-736 West Washington Avenue in the Greenbush neighborhood. Typewritten sheet with pho...
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Joe's Liquor Store

Date: 1960
Description: Front exterior view of Joe's Liquor Store at 702 West Washington Avenue in the Greenbush neighborhood.
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Iola Storefronts

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Description: Nineteenth century storefronts and angle parking in downtown Iola.
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Men Conversing in a Diner

Date: 1969
Description: View through window of a diner of several men engaged in conversation at the counter. A neon sign in the window says, in part: "Fountain Service."
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Joseph Kurzon Wholesale Distribution Truck

Date: 1936
Description: Two men load cargo into an International truck outside a Kurzon Appliances and Electrical Supplies building. Text on the truck reads: "Joseph Kurzon Inc. W...

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