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| Date: | 08 20 1935 |
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| Description: | Two men standing outside Gray's Market behind an International C-1 delivery truck owned by Hormel Fine Foods. One man is wearing an apron and holding a can... |
| Date: | 1906 |
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| 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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| Description: | Plaque describing "Hearthstone," the home built by paper mill owner, Henry J. Rogers. The residence was the first dwelling electrified from a centrally loc... |
| Date: | 05 23 1971 |
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| Description: | Bronze historical marker affixed to the back of the Capitol Hotel at 208 King Street on which are the words, "Eben Peck erected Madison's first home on thi... |
| Date: | 04 26 1948 |
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| Description: | Governor Oscar Rennebohm hanging a dedication plaque on the wall of the Governor's suite in the new Edgewater Hotel, 666 Wisconsin Avenue. Shown looking on... |
| Date: | 09 04 1925 |
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| Description: | A man sits behind the wheel of an International truck used by the Ideal Laundry Company. In the background is a building with a sign over the door that say... |
| Date: | 05 21 1950 |
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| Description: | Edgewater Hotel dedicated to Madison contractor and civic leader John H. Findorff, builder of the hotel. Dedication is marked with a bronze plaque hanging... |
| Date: | 05 1949 |
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| Description: | Man in driver's seat inside International Metro truck parked outside the Sievert Corp. |
| Date: | 1920 |
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| Description: | A view of the entrance to the Daniel Boone Tavern, possibly from 1920. |
| Date: | 08 16 2002 |
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| Description: | "Lynn was our waitress at Lake Church Inn. John & Buddy surprised Jim & Shirley with plaques stating: 'Fish Fry Photographer of the Years' & 'Fish Fry Driv... |
| Date: | 1930 |
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| Description: | Water fountain near city hall at Library Park. There is a water fountain or bubbler on the edge of the fountain. Two men are sitting on separate benches in... |
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| Description: | A man driving a carriage pulled by two horses is at the curb of the post office. On the street, there is the dentist office of H.H. Hancock, a bank, and J.... |
| Date: | 1926 |
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| Description: | View down a cobblestone brick road. Stores on the street include: the Columbus Hotel, Tremont Hotel, and a drug store. |
| Date: | 01 14 1960 |
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| Description: | Madison Fire Chief Edward Page, center, presents a plaque from the International Fire Chiefs Association to Maple Bluff's volunteer fire department for ach... |
| Date: | 05 02 1961 |
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| Description: | Three men examining a plaque. The original caption states: "F.J. Williams, left, Portage theater owner and longtime Wisconsin showman, receives a plaque co... |
| Date: | 11 1962 |
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| Description: | Newton Minow and Leo Solomon shake hands in front of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plaque. Minow appears to be receiving an award. |
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| Description: | Newton Minow and Bill Henry stand together in front of an American Flag and a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plaque. |
| Date: | 10 23 1969 |
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| Description: | Deane and Don Oelke, front row, owners of the Denniston House Hotel, standing by the historical marker honoring the history of the Denniston House in Cassv... |
| Date: | 08 02 1967 |
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| Description: | Mrs. A.V. Miller and James R. Sullivan unveiling the Rural Electrification historical marker together at the dedication ceremony outside of Richland Center... |
| Date: | 06 08 1954 |
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| Description: | A brass plaque shaped like a shield with the following inscription: "For Meritorious Service - E. B. Samp President - Wisconsin State Telephone Association... |
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