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Who's New Club Board Members

Date: 09 13 1955
Description: Three board members of the Who's New Club lunching at Blackhawk Country Club, Shorewood Hills. Left to right: Virginia Mansfield, Lois Cardinal, and Shirle...
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Rose Lynch

Date: 05 27 1944
Description: Portrait of Rose Lynch, 21 North Butler Street, senior at Central High School, full time waitress at the Spanish Cafe on State Street, and student airplane...
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Sleeping Clerk at Loraine Hotel

Date: 01 19 1945
Description: A man, possibly Ray Gryphan, clerk at Loraine Hotel, seen sleeping in restaurant booth.
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Dennis Morgan

Date: 08 08 1945
Description: Hollywood singer and actor, Dennis Morgan, in Madison to visit patients at Truax Field. He is on USO tour as a representative of the Hollywood Victory comm...
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Meehan Motor Mart

Date: 08 11 1945
Description: Exterior view of Meehan Motor Mart, 209 East Washington Avenue, and the Jimmy Dodge Restaurant, 203 East Washington Avenue, and the H.F. Sharratt and Compa...
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Electric Grill in a Diner

Date: 10 1946
Description: Drawing of an "Electric Grill" in a fictional diner. The photograph was taken for E.I.P. Inc. (Electronic Information Publications), and probably published...
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Ed Kelly with Group of Restaurant Men

Date: 03 21 1947
Description: Edward L. Kelly is shown with a group of other restaurant men at the opening of his new coffee shop, 1413 University Avenue. Left to right: Edward L. Kell...
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Olympic Restaurant and Bar

Date: 05 20 1947
Description: Olympic Restaurant and Bar interior at 125 West Mifflin Street and North Fairchild Street, showing booths and counter, and balcony. A man and woman stand i...
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Olympic Restaurant and Bar

Date: 05 20 1947
Description: Interior of Olympic Restaurant and Bar, 125 West Mifflin Street at North Fairchild Street, showing bar area.
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Olympic Restaurant and Bar

Date: 05 20 1947
Description: Interior of Olympic Restaurant and Bar, taken from balcony, at 125 West Mifflin Street and North Fairchild Street, showing booths and counter. A man can be...
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Monona Grill Restaurant

Date: 09 11 1947
Description: Monona Grill Restaurant, 701 Williamson Street. Also shown are Leath and Company warehouse and Four Lakes Boat Company.
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Jewish Council Style Show

Date: 02 02 1948
Description: Mrs. J.J. (Helen) Sinagub is wearing the evening gown she will model at the style show of the National Council of Jewish Women. She is being admired by Mrs...
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Highway Trailer Company Banquet

Date: 02 10 1948
Description: Two employees of the utility division of the Highway Trailer Company at a company banquet at Harold Halverson's Superclub. Visible in the background of the...
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Construction Site for Canada Dry Bottling Company

Date: 11 17 1948
Description: Construction scene of the Canada Dry Bottling Company building at 3396 University Avenue. Frenchy's restaurant is in the background.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsor

Date: 07 11 1949
Description: Arnold Pederson, age 13, with his Soap Box Derby racer and sponsor, Leo Welch, owner of the Ace of Clubs restaurant located at 3520 East Washington Avenue.
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Summer Vacation Jobs for Youth

Date: 07 12 1949
Description: Dave Moran, a senior at West High School, has a summer job working at a local confectionery at the soda fountain and waiting on tables.
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Severson Milk Company Drivers Receive Safe Driving Awards

Date: 08 12 1949
Description: Three drivers for the Severson Milk Company, Albion, receive awards for safe driving at their annual supper held at the Heidelberg Hofbrau restaurant in Ma...
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Ekern 50th Wedding Anniversary

Date: 08 15 1949
Description: Herman & Lily Ekern, right, are honored on the eve of their 50th wedding anniversary at a luncheon at the Edgewater Hotel. On the left are Mr. & Mrs. J.A.O...
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University Avenue Flooding

Date: 03 05 1950
Description: Flooding along University Avenue at Shorewood Boulevard in front of Frenchy's restaurant, 3302 University Avenue.
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University Avenue Flooding

Date: 03 05 1950
Description: Flooding along University Avenue at Shorewood Boulevard. Businesses in the photograph include Frenchy's Restaurant, 3302 University Avenue, and the Walter ...

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