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Poster

Nitty Gritty Poster: You Are Wanted in Here

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Description: Hand-drawn poster that was originally displayed outside of The Nitty Gritty in Madison, Wisconsin. Reads, "You Are Wanted in Here!".
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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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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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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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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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Madison — Severson's Service Station

Date: 2008
Description: Located at 2089 Atwood Avenue, a former service station was successfully transformed into a diner — Monty's Blue Plate Diner.
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Severson's Service Station Calendar

Date: 2008
Description: This beautiful 1940s calendar hangs on the wall at Monty's Blue Plate Diner.
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Countertop at Monty's Blue Plate Diner

Date: 2008
Description: Food not gas is now the fuel of choice at Monty's Blue Plate Diner in Madison. This former station once again serves as the lively neighborhood meeting pla...
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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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Who's New Club

Date: 04 28 1950
Description: Three couples who attended the spring dance party of the Who's New Club at the Club Chanticleer are sitting around a table. The couples, left to right, are...
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Cafe Interior

Date: 04 20 1963
Description: Interior of Bush's Cafe, with artificial greenery, a clock, and two water pots above the lunch counter.
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Dairy Queen Refreshment Stand

Date: 05 29 1960
Description: View from across street of Dairy Queen refreshment stand at nighttime. Two cars are visible outside the building.
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Four Mental Health Doctors

Date: 09 11 1950
Description: Four doctors gather in the Madison Club to arrange final details for the the third statewide Mental Health Conferance. They are left to right: Drs. Ester d...
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Port Pizzeria

Date: 1980
Description: Port Pizzeria and Deli-Type Sandwiches "Home of the Big Wheel Pizza." 3077 East Washington Avenue.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken

Date: 1980
Description: Restaurant and empty parking lot at 1516 Greenway Cross.
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Villa Piazza Restaurant (Closed)

Date: 1980
Description: Restaurant no longer in business at 2039 Allen Boulevard.
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Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant

Date: 03 1980
Description: A vacant parking lot accompanies the now Imperial Garden Restaurant (formally Villa Piazza), 2039 Allen Boulevard.

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