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Camp Randall Stadium Addition

Date: 01 24 1951
Description: North addition to University of Wisconsin-Madison Camp Randall Stadium, with steel framework connecting to the old structure on the east side.
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Mapleside

Date: 1951
Description: Mapleside, 3500 University Avenue.
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Madison Shoreline from Lake Monona

Date: 12 18 1955
Description: Downtown Madison lakeshore taken from Lake Monona in line with South Pinckney Street. Includes St. Raphael's steeple, 1 West Wilson Street state office bui...
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Weather Radar

Date: 1950
Description: Meteorologists using radar equipment outdoors.
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Carroll and Main Streets in the Rain

Date: 1954
Description: A rainy, nighttime view of the corner of Main and Carroll streets on the Capitol Square. The neon signs of the Prescription Pharmacy and the Park Hotel lig...
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Station

Date: 1956
Description: View across intersection of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad station at Blair and Wilson Streets. Three tall chimneys from the MG&E plant can be seen ...
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Unitarian Meeting House Construction

Date: 02 24 1950
Description: The prow of the Unitarian Meeting House during construction, with the roof trusses in place. The building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructe...
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Modern Distributors Warehouse

Date: 02 04 1953
Description: Exterior view of the Modern Distributors, Inc. warehouse, 1818 South Park Street.
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American Exchange Bank

Date: 03 15 1953
Description: American Exchange Bank, 1 North Pinckney, corner of North Pinckney and East Washington Avenue, a night photograph showing a lighted weather tower, United W...
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Madison Lakeshore from Lake Monona

Date: 12 18 1955
Description: Downtown Madison lakeshore taken from Lake Monona in a line with South Carroll Street. Includes State Office Building (2 wings only), 1 West Wilson Street,...
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Madison Shoreline from Lake Monona

Date: 12 18 1955
Description: Downtown Madison shoreline taken from Lake Monona in line with Monona Avenue (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard as of January 19, 1987). Includes Wisconsi...
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Camp Randall Stadium Addition

Date: 01 19 1951
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Camp Randall Stadium addition, showing north end bleacher re-construction.
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Camp Randall Stadium Addition

Date: 01 19 1951
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Camp Randall Stadium addition, showing north end bleacher re-construction, from the west.
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Iceboats on Lake Monona

Date: 01 29 1954
Description: Iceboats prepare to race in the Hearst Cup Challenge on Lake Monona. From left are the iceboats "Fritz," "Mary B." and "Dutchman."
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Madison Shoreline from Lake Monona

Date: 12 18 1955
Description: Downtown Madison lakeshore taken from Lake Monona in line with South Pinckney Street. Includes 1 West Wilson Street state office building, the Wisconsin St...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Covered in Frost

Date: 01 14 1952
Description: The Wisconsin State Capitol and park covered in hoar frost and fog.
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Car Stuck in Snow

Date: 01 04 1952
Description: Winter scene with George Schneider and Roy Staley attempting to push a car stuck in the snow away from a curb on the Capitol Square.
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Capitol Square

Date: 1955
Description: Elevated view of Capitol Square, looking northwest up Carroll Street at its intersection with Main Street.
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Fumusa Superette Building

Date: 01 13 1955
Description: Exterior of the Fumusa Superette (Saverio Fumusa) located at 1202 West Dayton Street.
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Winner of Christmas Home Decorating Contest

Date: 12 22 1956
Description: Ruth Bass, 4216 Mandrake Road, receiving a clock radio as a prize in the Christmas outdoor home lighting contest from Lucien G. Schlimgen, Jr., president o...

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