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Bing Crosby Getting Into International Scout Pickup

Date: 1964
Description: Actor and singer Bing Crosby getting out of a drizzling rain and into an International Scout 4x4 pickup during his 23rd Annual Pro-Amateur Golf Championshi...
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Ford Truck

Date: 11 18 1934
Description: Ford truck outside in the rain at the Madison Packing Company, located at 307 West Johnson Street.
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Harvey's Women's Apparel Christmas Window

Date: 12 05 1930
Description: View from rainy street towards the Harvey's Women's Apparel complete display window, at 9 East Main Street.
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Rainy Day Traffic

Date: 1941
Description: Automobile traffic, with a street railroad car in the background, on a rainy day.
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Armistice Day Parade

Date: 11 25 1919
Description: Submarine float for parade and bonfire celebrating Armistice Day.
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Two Women on Rainy Street

Date: 1910
Description: Several pedestrians cross a city street on a rainy day.
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Wisconsin Avenue

Date: 1951
Description: Wisconsin Avenue at Sixth Street, looking east from near the front of the Milwaukee Public Library (left foreground). Taken at night; lighted clocks read 9...
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Rainy Day on State Street

Date: 09 12 1961
Description: People cross a State Street intersection in the rain. The College Barber Shop and a Steak House is on the other side of the street.
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A. Bensley Butcher's Truck

Date: 1913
Description: Man sitting in the cab of an International Model M truck used by A. Bensley, cash butcher.
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Country Inn

Date: 10 24 2003
Description: "On a cool, rainy evening, we visit the Country Inn on Silver Lake. Their address is 5602 Peters Drive, West Bend."
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Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill — Exterior

Date: 12 22 2006
Description: "We visit the Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill, at 91 South Main Street in Fond du Lac, on a very rainy day."
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Commercial Avenue

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Description: View across unpaved road of storefront on Commercial Avenue after the rain. There is a butcher shop, F. Tallada Candy and Cigars, and a saloon. A streetlig...
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Street Scene

Date: 1925
Description: View down a rainy commercial street. There is a soda/ice cream shop, garage/gas station, and undertaker. A car is parked on the side of the road. There is ...
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Business Section

Date: 1925
Description: View down road of mixed residential and commercial area after a rain. A group of men, women, and children stand on the front steps of a brick building.
Print

International Litho Artists and Engravers Insurance and Protective Assn. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead proof for the International Litho Artists and Engravers Insurance and Protective Association of the United States and Canada, of Milwaukee, Wisc...
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Geraldine Ferraro on the Campaign Trail

Date: 1984
Description: Democratic vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro greets supporters while campaigning. A little rain failed to dampen their enthusiasm for the first...
Poster

Rural Highways Poster

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Description: A poster promoting the importance of good roads. Image includes a horse-drawn wagon in the driving rain.
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Neighborhood House Scrapbook: Exterior at Christmas

Date: 12 1939
Description: Image from a scrapbook kept by Neighborhood House, with a view of the exterior of the settlement house at 768 West Washington Avenue decorated with garland...
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Clinton-Gore in Wisconsin

Date: 1992
Description: Bill Clinton (standing) and Al Gore (in the red shirt to Clinton's right) campaigning together in Wisconsin. Although the precise location is unidentified,...
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IH School Bus Driving through Wooded Area

Date: 1990
Description: Color photo of an International school bus driving on a road through a heavily wooded area on a rainy day. The driver is obscured by the rear view mirrors ...

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