Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 21-40 of 47

Photograph

J.C. Penney Store at Westgate

Date: 02 22 1960
Description: The management staff of the new J.C. Penney Company department store gather around specially designed "cool" spotlights for jewelry counters. Left to right...
Photograph

S.S. Kresge Store in Westgate Shopping Center

Date: 03 09 1960
Description: The S.S. Kresge Store was the first store open for business in the new Westgate Shopping Center. Attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, left to right: ...
Photograph

S.S. Kresge Store in Westgate Shopping Center

Date: 03 09 1960
Description: Interior view of the S.S. Kresge store, the first store open for business in the new Westgate Shopping Center.
Photograph

Westgate Shopping Center

Date: 1960
Description: Evening view of the Westgate Shopping Center reflected in Montgomery Ward store window at the time of opening, while the center was still partially under c...
Photograph

Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: John and Mary Bierlein participate in the square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
Photograph

Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Tony Krantz of Verona participate in a square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
Photograph

Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: Gale Yanke, the caller for a square dance held at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
Photograph

Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: Adam and Pauline Statz participate in the square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
Photograph

National Food Store

Date: 05 19 1960
Description: Duane Anderson standing in front of his National Food Store which opened on May 23, 1961. It was located in the North Gate Shopping Center at 1135 North Sh...
Photograph

YoYo Contest

Date: 09 27 1962
Description: Youngsters showing concentration as they work with Yo-yos of various sizes in a contest held at Midvale Plaza Shopping Center and sponsored by Duncan Yo-Yo...
Photograph

Opening of A & P Supermarket

Date: 09 11 1962
Description: Miss Wisconsin, Joan Mary Engh, is cutting a symbolic ribbon signifying the official opening of the new A&P supermarket in the Hilldale Shopping Center. As...
Photograph

Circus Hippopotamus Visits Shopping Center

Date: 08 14 1963
Description: A hippopotamus that is touring with the Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. circus appeared at a style show sponsored by the Hilldale Association at the Midvale P...
Photograph

Hilldale Shopping Center First Anniversary

Date: 10 19 1963
Description: Several youth are eyeing the mammoth first anniversary birthday cake at the Hilldale Shopping Center on Midvale Boulevard.
Photograph

Hot Line to Santa Fund Raiser

Date: 12 05 1963
Description: Marine James Tetzlaff of the Marine Corps Reserve helping Mike Lehnherr, age 3 of Verona, put his short wave call through to the North Pole at Westgate Sho...
Photograph

Shoppers Hunt for Post-Christmas Sale Bargains

Date: 12 26 1963
Description: Madison shoppers fill stores looking for post-Christmas sale bargains.
Photograph

Shoppers Hunt for Post-Christmas Sale Bargains

Date: 12 26 1963
Description: Shoppers fill stores looking for post-Christmas sale bargains and returning or exchanging unwanted gifts.
Photograph

University Hill Farms Development

Date: 01 31 1964
Description: Aerial view of University Hill Farms area which has grown from a cow pasture to a square-mile housing and business area. 4,000 people live in 750 single-fa...
Photograph

Flaneur in December

Date: 12 2013
Description: Christmas decorations adorn the hallway in a shopping mall. In the foreground is a Christmas tree on display inside a small fenced-in enclosure. Lights are...
Photograph

1926 Packard Model 443

Date: 10 12 1979
Description: The fender and tire of a 1926 Packard Model 443, owned by Tom Shaughnessy, on display at West Towne Mall.
Photograph

Woolworth's in the Madison East Shopping Center

Date: 09 24 1953
Description: Interior of Woolworth's at the Madison East Shopping Center at 2925 East Washington Avenue. Display features boxes of Filter Fries. "You should try this ne...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: