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International M Series Panel Truck

Date: 1914
Description: International M series panel truck used for delivery of baked goods. The truck was owned by Michele Riverso, Panetteria Napolitana of 1450 W. Polk Street.
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Farmall Family Tractors

Date: 1957
Description: Color advertising photograph of McCormick Farmall tractors with red and white paint schemes lined up in a semi-circle in a field. Tractors include (L to R)...
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Scout II Pickup in Resort Area

Date: 1972
Description: Color advertising photograph of a driver talking with a man in front of a resort building with a number of wagons and canoes in background. A 1972 Internat...
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Woman Mows Lawn with Cadet 76 Tractor

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Description: Color advertising photograph of a woman mowing a lawn with a Cadet 76 lawn tractor.
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St. Francis Streetcar

Date: 06 1947
Description: A family boarding a route #40 streetcar. A sign on the front of the car advertises midget auto racing at the State Fair grounds; the second urges people to...
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Carl Schurz Monument

Date: 1915
Description: Advertisement with the Carl Schurz monument. Caption reads: "Castle-Pierce Printing Company, Aug. 1915", and at bottom: "Oshkosh, Wisconsin". Text on right...
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International Truck Billboard

Date: 1918
Description: Billboard for International motor trucks on Diversey Avenue outside of Deering Works. The billboard lettering reads: "Use International for Low-Cost Haulin...
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International Motor Trucks Billboard

Date: 1919
Description: Billboard advertising 3/4, 1, 1 1/2, and 2 ton International Motor Trucks.
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Corliss Building with Advertisements

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Description: A building on a main street in Corliss, which may be a general store. There are many advertising signs on and near the building. A dog lies on the front st...
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Train Hauling Tobacco

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Description: Men standing on top of, and around, a train carrying tobacco. A sign on the side of each car reads, "This car contains tobacco used in making Old Virginia ...
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Matthias Stein Residence

Date: 1884
Description: Subheading states the center building to be the oldest house in Milwaukee, and built by Matthias Stein in January 1838. The home is only two stories tall,...
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Roadside Advertising

Date: 1940
Description: A country road including a barbed wire fence, advertising signs and trees. One of the signs is in the shape of an airplane diving toward the ground and adv...
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Photographer and Wisconsin State Capitol Building

Date: 07 04 1876
Description: Two men stand by a wagon on which is written "A.L. Dahl Landscape Photographer." The photographer stands on the left side of the view. The flag on the side...
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Man Driving Wells Fargo & Company Express Delivery Truck

Date: 1916
Description: Man drives an International Model F or 31 truck used by Wells Fargo & Company Express for deliveries. The side of the truck has an advertisement for the Ex...
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Jacob E. Decker & Sons Packing Plant

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Description: A copy of a promotional postcard showing the Jacob E. Decker & Sons packing plant, factories, railroad, and grazing animals. All contribute to the producti...
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Leaning Shed

Date: 03 1926
Description: Exterior view of a deteriorating wooden shed surrounded by an animal shelter, farm equipment, and other farm buildings. The painted sign on the shed reads:...
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International Trucks Packer Poster

Date: 1931
Description: Poster advertising International trucks featuring an illustration of a man behind the wheel of a truck used by Wilson & Co. and featuring the headline: "Th...
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Photographer and Wisconsin State Capitol Building - Anaglyph

Date: 07 04 1876
Description: Two men stand by a wagon on which is written "A.L. Dahl Landscape Photographer." The photographer stands on the left side of the view. The flag on the side...
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Children Near Tenements

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of five children walking in a field behind what appears to be tenement housing. Wooden fire escapes are attached to the rear of the buildings...
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Filling Station at Old Newport Resort on Lower Dells

Date: 1929
Description: Filling station with attendant standing outside near two pumps. There is a stand with signs advertising Old Gold cigarettes, 5 cent vegetable sandwiches, P...

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