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Ultimate Hi-Fi System

Date: 08 12 1958
Description: Urbane gentleman shows off his sophisticated high fidelity wall system with reel-to-reel tape deck, reels of tape, and record albums.
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Dousman Family

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Description: Two members of the Dousman Family relaxing on the porch of Villa Louis.
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The Elton Hotel

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Description: A view of several people relaxing in the foyer of the Elton Hotel. The Elton was considered one of New England's most elegant hotels until the 1960s, when ...
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William P. Robinson Residence

Date: 01 09 1952
Description: Living room of the William P. Robinson residence, located at 1923 North Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are sitting before before the electric organ.
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Court Room

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Description: View of the interior, taken from the audience benches, looking toward the judge's podium. Five men are sitting at the front of the court room. A stained gl...
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Central Park Officers' House

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Description: An interior view of the library of the Central Park Officers' House. Seven men read in wooden and wicker chairs and decorative lighting hangs from the cei...
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The Terry Tavern

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Description: Interior of the dining room at the Terry Tavern. Waiters and a waitress stand near tables set for dining. Windows line the left wall and a door leads out o...
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Mansion House

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of a restaurant at a mansion house. A man at the left leans against a counter, and two women stand behind a shelf filled with candy. Tables and c...
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Living Room at Wabanaki Lodge

Date: 1930
Description: View of the living room of Wabanaki Lodge, a log building with a rustic interior. The room features a large fireplace on the left wall, tables, and wicker...
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Rulueys Inn

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Description: Chairs and tables are arranged around a fireplace in a lounge area at Rulueys Inn. A man stands waiting at the reception desk on the right.
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Poggatticut Lodge

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Description: Interior of the lobby at Poggatticut Lodge, built in 1920. The waiting area features decorative, upholstered chairs and a fireplace, and a man stands behi...
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London Terrace Hotel

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Description: Elevated view of men and women preparing to jump from diving boards into an indoor pool at London Terrace Hotel. Other people are sitting on on the pool's ...
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John Johnston in his Library

Date: 1900
Description: John Johnston (1836-1904) sits with his feet up on a hassock in his library while reading a paper. Johnston, a successful Milwaukee banker, lived at 645 Fr...
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Large Stone Fireplace

Date: 1934
Description: Interior view of a wide, two-story high, stone fireplace inside a large barn like building with exposed beams on ceiling and walls. Two men are sitting on ...
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Two Men Delivering Couch

Date: 1972
Description: View through window of two men delivering a couch or sofa from Mastercraft Furniture Corporation of Omaha, Nebraska. Inside the room is a couch with tags o...
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Obey and Leadership

Date: 07 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (facing away from the camera) with Democratic leaders John McCormack and Carl Albert. The photograph was taken for a br...
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Dinner at Villa Louis

Date: 1898
Description: Mrs. Nina Dousman with children and house party guests in the dining room at Villa Louis.
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Governor John J. Blaine in his Office

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Description: Governor John J. Blaine, Wisconsin's 24th governor, sits in an office next to a desk in a leather chair. Papers, books and a telephone are on the desk. On ...
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Governor Heil at Desk

Date: 05 15 1941
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil sits at his desk signing a piece of paper. Behind him stand senators and assemblymen. A vase of flowers sits on the left corner of ...
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Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr. Signs a Law

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Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., sits at his desk signing a document. Four men stand behind him, all wearing suits. The Wisconsin state flag hangs on the wa...

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