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Wilson's Drugstore

Date: 1911
Description: Interior view of soda fountain and confectionary, part of Wilson's Drugstore. Caption reads: "Wilson's Drugstore, Corpus Christi, Texas."
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Wisconsin Central Railroad Station

Date: 1895
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the Wisconsin Central railroad station, with people standing on the platform. Caption reads: "Wis. Central Passenger De...
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Street Scene

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Description: View across intersection towards storefronts on the left. On the corner is the Post Office, and further down are signs for the "Exide Battery Station," and...
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Motel with Swimming Pool

Date: 1965
Description: The Valley Motel and Colonial Restaurant at the intersection of Highways 41 and 29. This motel boasts that it has a large lighted swimming pool as well as ...
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Schlitz Palm Garden

Date: 07 03 1886
Description: Hand-colored postcard of the interior of the Schlitz Palm Garden. Located on N. 3rd Street, south of W. Wisconsin Avenue, the Schlitz Palm Garden opened on...
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Lakeside Hotel

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Description: A view of the Lakeside Hotel, showing the saloon and restaurant. People are posing in front. Caption reads: "Lakeside Hotel, Pheasant Branch, Wis. Fritz Mu...
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Courtyard at the Imperial Hotel

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Description: Courtyard and gardens at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wicker tables and chairs, probably used for dining outside, lin...
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Chesebro's

Date: 1915
Description: A tea shop and a women's apparel shop, located at 236 Prospect Avenue. The building has a corner turret, a front porch, and vines growing up the sides. Ca...
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Schlitz Palm Garden

Date: 1916
Description: Restaurant interior. The bar is on the left, with the arched ceiling overhead. Palm trees decorate the spaces between the tables. Located on N. 3rd Street,...
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Wisconsin Avenue

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Description: Photographic postcard of Wisconsin Avenue. Many automobiles are being driven, and others are parked at the curb at an angle. The street sign on the corner ...
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Harvest House Cafeteria

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Description: Color postcard view of the interior of the Harvest House Cafeteria, Brookfield Square Shopping Center.
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President's Dining Lodge on the Brule

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Description: Black and white postcard view of the President's Dining Lodge on the Brule River surrounded by trees. A bridge is on the left. Caption reads: "President's ...
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Liggett's Resort

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Description: Color postcard of five views of Liggett's Resort on Brown's Lake. Front view, "Marine Dining Room," "Marine Bar," "Guest Room" and "Marine Lounge."
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Cerami's Island View Hotel Motel Resort

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Description: Color postcard of an aerial view of Cerami's Island View Hotel Motel Resort on the shore of Brown's Lake.
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Chalet at Mt. Telemark

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Description: Color postcard of the Chalet at Mt. Telemark. Skiers and skis are in front of the Chalet.
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Bobynn Tavern and Dining Hall

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the Bobynn Tavern and Dining Hall on Lake Namakagon. Lake Namakagon is located in the Chequamegon National Forest. Caption re...
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Chalet at Mt. Telemark

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Description: Color postcard of an elevated view of the Chalet at Mt. Telemark and surrounding area, and many skiers and several ski lifts.
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Men Outside a Tavern

Date: 1920
Description: A group of men standing on the sidewalk outside a local business. The sign on the far left of the image is for a restaurant, and the other buildings furthe...
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Panter Hotel

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Description: View from road of the Panter Hotel and Sandwich Shoppe, which has a wrap-around porch with bushes planted in front. There are plants in a stone planter in ...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 1915
Description: Photographic postcard view of the exterior of the theater. There are posters in front of the entrance. A current attraction is George Fawcett in "The Frame...

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