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Knight Hotel

Date: 1907
Description: This building was named the Knight Block and contained retail on the first floor, business offices on the second floor and the Knight Hotel on the third, f...
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Vaughn Library

Date: 1890
Description: View of the Vaughn Library building, built of brick in 1888 in the Romanesque Revival style. It was supported by retail, apartments and offices located on ...
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State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Under Construction

Date: 1899
Description: Elevated view of the east side of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin during construction.
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Belmont Hotel Window Painting

Date: 06 18 1952
Description: William F. Guethlein, Sauk City, resting on a scaffold on the Belmont Hotel, 31 North Pinckney Street. He has been repairing and painting the hotel windows...
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Copeland Ryder Shoe Co.

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Description: View of the exterior of the Copeland Ryder Shoe Company, established in 1868. The three-story brick building is bordered by trees, a sidewalk, and a road a...
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Straightjacketed Escape

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Description: View from street of Madison magician Ben Bergor being raised feet first (upside down) and in a straightjacket to perform an escape act outside a LaCrosse, ...
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Straightjacketed Escape

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Description: View from window looking down at the escape act of Madison magician Ben Bergor. He is beginning to make the escape from the straightjacket while the crowd ...
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General Town View

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Description: Elevated view of the town and surrounding area. The brick building at the photograph's bottom center is labeled "Geren, Rish Art Studio" and was built in ...
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Prospect Street

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Description: View down Prospect Street, a dirt road, featuring the construction of a brick corner building. Two men look on from the steps of their home across the str...
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Main Street, Walla Walla, Washington

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Description: View down the main street of town featuring storefronts.
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President Monroe's Law Office

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Description: Exterior view of President Monroe's Law Office. Sign near entrance reads, "President of the United States and Author of the Monroe Doctrine Feb. 6, 1786 -...
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"The Milwaukee Leader" Newspaper

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Description: A large group portrait of people posing in front of "The Milwaukee Leader" newspaper established in December of 1911 by Victor L. Berger. He can be seen te...
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Residence of George H. Large Family

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Description: Exterior of the home of the George H. Large family, an elaborate, neo-classical residence featuring an ionic colonnaded porch. An archway near the sidewal...
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African American Man with Horse-Drawn Cart

Date: 10 01 1912
Description: An African American man dressed in work clothes, a long apron, and a hat is standing next to a cart drawn by two horses. The cart is loaded with goods and ...
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The Schlitz

Date: 1905
Description: The Schlitz Saloon on the corner of Doty and King Streets. The saloon was owned by Fred C. Harbort from 1900-1907. There is a man in an apron standing at t...
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Closed Burger Chef and Republic Building

Date: 1973
Description: View across State Street, on the corner of North Henry Street, towards two buildings. The one on the left was Burger Chef, but is vacant, with signs on the...
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Smashed Store Windows on State Street

Date: 07 16 1958
Description: Glass workers repair damage to 14 store windows on State Street after John O'Connor smashed them during the night and stole items from Goodman's Jewelry St...

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