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Filming of McCormick-Deering Tractor

Date: 1934
Description: Cameraman and sound operator from Paramount Sound News on top of a truck filming a demonstration of the McCormick-Deering O-12 radio-controlled tractor and...
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Radio Lecture Set-Up with Glenn Morris

Date: 09 09 1941
Description: Set-up of radio equipment for a lecture. The man is probably Glenn Morris.
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H&S Radio Service

Date: 05 14 1934
Description: H&S Radio Service, 308 E. Wilson Street - interior. Shows speakers, vacuum tubes, and other radio parts. Owned by Don Head and Jack Symons.
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Radio Parts Co. Interior

Date: 04 20 1934
Description: Radio Parts Co., 1975 E. Washington Avenue, featuring Sylvania radio tubes.
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Madison Radio Shop Sound Car

Date: 04 03 1933
Description: "Sound car" with loud speakers on the front hood, and a large sign on top that reads: "Norge, Madison Radio & Refrigerator Co., Borgrud Hardware Co., Ander...
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Martin's Restaurant

Date: 09 28 1932
Description: Mark Martin's Restaurant, 107 State Street, second floor room next to "The Trophy Room" with tables, chairs, radio and pinball machine, with "Wisconsin" an...
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RCA Victor Radio Display

Date: 03 10 1932
Description: Elegant RCA Victor Radio display window in the Taylor Electric Company store, located at 201 E. Washington Avenue.
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Interference Eliminator for a Radio

Date: 09 29 1930
Description: Interference eliminator for a radio, made by Kidder's Radio Shop.
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Storefronts on West Mifflin Street

Date: 09 26 1930
Description: Stores on West Mifflin Street including Jordan's Clothing, 119, Blackhawk Electric Company, 121, New York Store Rugs 123, and Virginia Grill, 125.
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Majestic Radio Sales Co. Booth

Date: 08 20 1930
Description: Salesman standing in front of Majestic Radio Sales Co., (122 E. Washington Avenue), with a booth at the Dane County Fair.
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Powerizer Sound Systems Truck

Date: 05 21 1930
Description: Three men standing beside Powerizer sound systems truck (Radio Laboratories, Inc. Milwaukee) in front of Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. "The Laff Riot ...
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Model C1 Panel Truck

Date: 03 05 1935
Description: Two men are standing at the back of an International Model C1 panel truck owned by Payette's Music House in Aberdeen, Washington. The men are standing with...
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Heeb Automotive Equipment Company Building

Date: 1927
Description: The Heeb Automotive Equipment Company building 401 West Gorham Street. They also sold Sparton Radios. Built 1927, the building was bought by the city in 1...
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Heeb Company Warehouse

Date: 1927
Description: An architect's rendering of the Heeb Automotive Equipment Company building, 401 West Gorham Street; Law, Law, and Potter, architects. The building was boug...
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International Model 63 Truck

Date: 01 23 1926
Description: Two men loading merchandise into the covered bed of an International Model 63 truck operated by the E.B. Latham & Company - "Electrical & Radio Merchandise...
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Window Display Featuring FM Radio Broadcasting

Date: 03 04 1948
Description: Corner window display featuring Zenith Radios and station WIBA advertising the new FM broadcasting service.
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Window Display Featuring FM Radio Broadcasting

Date: 03 04 1948
Description: Window display featuring RCA Victor radios and station WIBA advertising the new FM broadcasting service.
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Reeds Cafe

Date: 10 28 1936
Description: Interior of Reeds Cafe in Elsberry, Missouri. There is a man at the cafe reaching into a 6-can milk cooler. Also shown is the work space behind the counte...
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Store Interior

Date: 1939
Description: Elevated view of the interior of Ryan Hickethier & Co., a "Sears Associated Store" 132 Fourth Avenue. Kenmore appliances, Silvertone radios, and floor swee...
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Art Deco bar

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Description: Interior view of an art deco-style bar lined with stools. There is a radio behind the bar along a mirrored wall where bottles of liquor are displayed aroun...

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