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Wright's Model For Service Station

Date: 1931
Description: An architectural model of a village-type roadside service station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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The Grill Room

Date: 05 08 1964
Description: A waitress sets restaurant tables in anticipation of evening business.
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Man Washing a 10-20 Tractor

Date: 1942
Description: Man washing the grime off a McCormick-Deering 10-20 tractor in the service department of an International Harvester dealership.
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Madison Gas & Electric Co.

Date: 02 22 1946
Description: Madison Gas & Electric Company. View from above of machinery to be removed, top floor of the generating plant, 115 South Blount Street.
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Frenchy's Restaurant Interior

Date: 03 02 1946
Description: Interior view of tables and booths in Frenchy's Restaurant, 3302 University Avenue.
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Dutch Tavern

Date: 04 01 1941
Description: Interior of Dutch Tavern, back bar, 121 North Blount Street.
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McCoy's Ice Cream Parlor

Date: 06 02 1937
Description: An interior view of McCoy's Ice Cream Parlor, 507 State Street, with soda fountain & bar. The front door and front window are in the background.
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Room in Park Hotel

Date: 02 11 1936
Description: Interior view of Park Hotel hotel room with twin beds. The shades are pulled closed.
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Park Hotel Guest Room

Date: 02 11 1936
Description: Interior view of a Park Hotel guest room with twin beds.
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Victorian Cocktail Room, Park Hotel

Date: 05 10 1934
Description: Victorian cocktail room, Park Hotel, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria.
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Barber at Bombed Barbershop

Date: 11 09 1932
Description: Barber, Roland Thistle at his bombed barbershop, 707 University Avenue.
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Mrs. Annen Painting in Studio

Date: 04 25 1932
Description: Helen Wann Annen (Mrs. P.J. Annen) painting in studio at 2321 Rugby Row.
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WIBA Studios

Date: 06 12 1931
Description: WIBA studio with furniture and water cooler.
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Governor Philip F. La Follette

Date: 11 05 1930
Description: Governor-elect Philip F. La Follette reading a telegram at the La Follette campaign headquarters.
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Philip La Follette Reading a Telegram

Date: 11 05 1930
Description: Governor elect Philip La Follette sitting and reading a telegram at La Follette headquarters.
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Comfort Beauty Shop

Date: 09 03 1930
Description: Interior view of the Comfort Beauty Shop, showing display case and advertisements including "Permanent waves $10.00." The front windows are in the backgrou...
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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

Date: 12 03 1928
Description: Interior view of empty Post Office work room looking toward Wilson Street.
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Chanticleer Ballroom

Date: 01 16 1930
Description: Interior view of the Chanticleer Roadhouse ballroom. Along the right wall is the bandstand, and on the far wall in the background is a large fireplace.
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Men Greasing Cars

Date: 07 01 1927
Description: Men greasing cars in the Klean Rite Auto Laundry, located at 739 East Mifflin Street.
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Hawks Tavern

Date: 1920
Description: Interior view of window details in Hawks Tavern, also known as Hawks Inn.

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