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Nuns at the Wisconsin State Fair

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Description: People saunter along the midway at the Wisconsin State Fair. A group of four nuns appears in the foreground, passing the Hoard's Dairyman booth.
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Arrival at the Wisconsin State Fair

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Description: Elevated view of four lanes of cars arriving at the Wisconsin State Fair's Main Gate. They are being directed by parking lot attendants.
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Smoke Your Own Fish

Date: 09 02 1953
Description: 1952 Alice in Dairyland Beverly Ann Steffen and 1953 Alice in Dairyland Mary Ellen Jenks standing in front of a "Smoke Your Own Fish" stand at the 1953 Wis...
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Works Projects Administration at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1938
Description: Fair-goers stand in line to enter the W.P.A. Exhibit tent at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Cars in Line at 41 Outdoor Theatre

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Description: Cars lined up at the ticket booth at 41 Outdoor Theatre at sunset.
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Passenger Depot

Date: 1910
Description: Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad passenger depot. The village of Allis is now part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is called West Allis.
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Channel 10 Auction

Date: 04 27 1976
Description: The set of the fundraising auction of Channel 10, Milwaukee's public television station. Senator William Proxmire is standing to the left of the closed B B...
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William Proxmire's Victory

Date: 08 27 1957
Description: William Proxmire, his wife, Ellen (to Proxmire's right), and his supporters celebrate his victory in the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated u...
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Proxmire Supporters Celebrate

Date: 08 28 1957
Description: Jubilant Proxmire supporters dance in the streets in Milwaukee after Democrat William Proxmire won the special election to fill the seat left vacant by the...
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Philip La Follette and Labor Crowd

Date: 09 20 1930
Description: View over crowd towards Philip La Follette, the son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., campaigning for governor before a large crowd of workers near the Allis ...
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Curtin House

Date: 1935
Description: View of the Jeremiah Curtin house located at 8685 West Grange Avenue. This stone and stucco residence was erected in 1835. It has been recognized as the b...
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Curtin House

Date: 1936
Description: North elevation of the Jeremiah Curtin house, located at 8685 West Grange Avenue. This stone and stucco residence was erected in 1835. It has been recogniz...
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Curtin House

Date: 1936
Description: Southwest view of the Jeremiah Curtin house at 8685 West Grange Avenue. This stone and stucco residence was erected in 1835. It has been recognized as the ...
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Curtin House

Date: 1936
Description: Southeast view of the Jeremiah Curtin house located at 8685 West Grange Avenue. This stone and stucco residence was erected in 1835. It has been recognized...
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Western Hotel

Date: 06 1915
Description: The Western Hotel. The original tavern was built in 1834 (?) by William Shields (?). In 1845 it was operated by his son Simon Shields. In 1873 the Hotel wa...
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Western Hotel

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Description: Western Hotel. The original tavern was built in 1834 (?) by William Shields (?). In 1845 it was operated by his son Simon Shields. In 1873 the Hotel was ta...
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Industrial Streetscape

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Description: Elevated view of industrial area. The building in the foreground has a sign that reads: "Machine Shop" on it roof. People are working in a large open area,...
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People and Car

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Description: View towards a man sitting in an open car parked on the street. The driver in the vehicle is surrounded by interested onlookers. The left side of the car h...
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Horse-Drawn Fire Engine

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Description: Three men in a horse-drawn fire engine racing down a downtown street.
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4-H Band

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Description: 4-H Club band playing near the Police Station at the Wisconsin State Fair. In the background is the Agriculture Department's Milk House.

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