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Kleinstueber Machine Shop

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Description: Elevated view of Kleinstueber's Machine Shop, where Christopher Latham Sholes perfected his typewriter. The sign on the top of the building reads: "Brass F...
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Cross Plains Ice Cream Parlor

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior of ice cream parlor with a horse-drawn wagon parked on the right with sheds behind. Barrels are stacked on the porch. Signs above the porch read: ...
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Arian's Tavern

Date: 10 06 1944
Description: Arian's Tavern, 2517 University Avenue. The windows have Venetian blinds, and a Schlitz beer neon sign. At the corner of the building on the right is a "We...
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Cottage Cafe

Date: 08 12 1940
Description: Exterior view of the Cottage Cafe, located at 917 University Avenue.
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George's Restaurant

Date: 08 03 1933
Description: George's restaurant, 307 State Street. "Booths for Ladies." Reflection in window is of Hommel's Star Food Stores across the street.
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Fauerbach Brewery Archway

Date: 08 12 1931
Description: Fauerbach Brewery archway from street, 651-653 Williamson Street.
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F.T.D. Display Window

Date: 03 28 1930
Description: F.T.D. display window, Edward F. Meier florist inc. 101 West Mifflin Street.
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Capitol Park Statue "Forward"

Date: 1893
Description: "Forward", the statue created by Jean Pond Miner of Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Women's Memorial at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. The statue is seen on...
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American House, 323 E. Main Street

Date: 1890
Description: The Flom Hotel or American House, located at 323 East Main Street at the corner of South Hancock Street, existed from 1865 to 1925. Attached to the buildin...
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Denniston House Hotel

Date: 1925
Description: View across railroad tracks towards the Denniston House Hotel.
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J.W. Mason Hardware Store

Date: 1900
Description: View from across street of the J.W. Mason hardware store, next to a barbershop. A horse and buggy are driving past the store.
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J.S. Baker, Land Agent, Building

Date: 1855
Description: Quarter plate ambrotype of a brick structure, possibly in Green Bay, Wisconsin, housing the office of J.S. Baker, Land Agent. The building is three stories...
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Joe's Liquor Store

Date: 1960
Description: Front exterior view of Joe's Liquor Store at 702 West Washington Avenue in the Greenbush neighborhood.
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Eastwood Theater Tower

Date: 1958
Description: The Eastwood Theater tower, situated over the front entrance.
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Senate Bar

Date: 02 21 1971
Description: Exterior view of the Senate Bar at 188 North Pinckney Street which shows its unusual brickwork and elaborate Gothic windows.
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Machine Factory

Date: 1901
Description: Exterior view of a machine factory.
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Oriel Window

Date: 01 22 1974
Description: Ornate oriel window on a building at 10 South Carroll Street.
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Market Square

Date: 1890
Description: Polish immigrant standing near a team of horses eating hay in Market Square. He is wearing work clothes. Large brick buildings are in the background.
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Main Street

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Description: Main Street from the Park Hotel.
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Dousman Warehouse

Date: 1870
Description: Dousman Warehouse, East Water Street. Originally located on the wharf parallel with the river. Built and used by George and Talbot, brothers of Hercules Do...

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