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World's Largest Tire

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: Group of people, including dwarfs and midgets, posing with "the worlds largest tire" in front of the RKO Orpheum Theatre as part of a promotion for Goodyea...
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Optenberg Pharmacy

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Description: Interior view of the Optenberg Pharmacy. On the left is a large candy counter, including a Russell Stover Candies display. A curved soda fountain counter i...
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Brick's Hamburger Place

Date: 1941
Description: Brick's Hamburger Place owned by Myles B. Willis. Brick's specialized in malted milks, Fairmont ice cream, and drive-in service and used International Harv...
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Iverson's Pharmacy

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Description: Exterior view of Iverson's Pharmacy and Hayes Restaurant.
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Milk Bar

Date: 09 11 1945
Description: An automobile parked in front of the West Side Fountain operated by John P. Stein and Joseph Scalissi with Borden's Ice Cream, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi and Royal ...
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Kober's Root Beer and Ice Cream Bar

Date: 09 11 1945
Description: Kober's Root Beer and Ice Cream Bar, 2237 Sherman Avenue, with menu displayed on exterior and Coca-Cola, Borden's Ice Cream and Hires Root Beer signs.
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Mickey Mouse Advertising on 1898 Oldsmobile

Date: 08 30 1932
Description: 1898 Oldsmobile decorated with advertising for "Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Person" at RKO Orpheum Theatre in front of Weber's Restaurant, 218 State Street....
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Spot Lunch Diner

Date: 1949
Description: A little girl rides a tricycle in front of the Spot Lunch diner, a former streetcar. The Spot Lunch was located at 640 Williamson Street and owned by John ...
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Indian Head Sandwich Shop and Filling Station

Date: 1941
Description: Indian Head Sandwich Shop, filling station, and rest rooms.
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Mickie's Dairy Bar

Date: 01 16 1979
Description: View across street towards a person entering Mickie's Dairy Bar in winter. The restaurant facade has signs advertising Coca-Cola, 7-Up, Royal Crown cola, a...
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Panoramic View of Manitowoc

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Description: Panoramic view of downtown at the intersection of 8th and Washington Streets. The Manitowoc County Courthouse is at the right. Residences and churches can ...
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Coast Fisheries Truck

Date: 02 01 1939
Description: A man loads a wooden crate onto the back of an International D-7 truck used by Coast Fisheries. The truck is parked on the street near the storefront. A m...
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Street Scene

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Description: A boy sitting on a pony at an intersection. Across the street, a man in overalls stands outside of the restaurant. A large poster for the "Ringling Brother...
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Street Scene

Date: 1924
Description: View down commercial street. The shops are: Crandon Baking Company, a drugstore, the Hotel Hellstrom and Livery, a restaurant, First National Bank, a baker...
Map or Atlas

Madison Motorist Guide

Date: 1920
Description: A two-sided map of the state of Wisconsin. The front includes towns and major cities as well as state and county trunk highways. The back includes a smalle...
Photograph

Olson's Broadway Cities Service Station

Date: 11 18 1954
Description: Exterior view of a large service station with three groups of gasoline pumps in front, located at 2629 West Broadway in Monona. The building has a sales ro...
Photograph

Street Scene

Date: 1927
Description: View of intersection towards a restaurant and grocery on the left, with dwellings and other buildings in the background. A group of people standing posing ...
Photograph

Street Scene

Date: 1925
Description: A view of a street in the central business district. A restaurant with a group of men in front on the left. Three children with a wagon on the right. A hou...
Postcard

Lunch Stand at Durand

Date: 1910
Description: Black and white photographic postcard view of a lunch stand advertising buttered popcorn, ice cream cones and cigars. Groups of men, women and children are...
Map or Atlas

Highway Map and Guide of Wisconsin

Date: 1935
Description: This blue lined map shows the major roads and cities of Wisconsin. The map includes an index, hotel and cafe advertisements, as well as advertisements for ...

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