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Winter Night Street Scene

Date: 12 01 1955
Description: Neon lights up Wisconsin Avenue on a winter night in Milwaukee.
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Iola Storefronts

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Description: Nineteenth century storefronts and angle parking in downtown Iola.
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Draper Brothers Block

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Hamilton Street, on the corner of East Mifflin Street, towards the Draper Brothers Block. A large neon sign above the door reads: "House ...
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Dogs Eating Ice Cream

Date: 07 1956
Description: Dogs in a car being fed ice cream cones by a man standing on the sidewalk and a woman sitting inside the car. The car is a Rambler Custom. Across the stree...
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Winter Ice Storm

Date: 01 25 1954
Description: Pedestrians walking along State Street in freezing drizzle. Neon lighting and street lamps are illuminated and are reflecting off the icy sidewalks.
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Calvert Window, Madison Liquor and Cigar Store

Date: 11 22 1944
Description: Window display with neon sign at Madison Liquor and Cigar Store, 109 Monona Avenue, featuring Calvert liquor.
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Bodega Brew Pub

Date: 2007
Description: An exterior view from across street of Bodega Brew Pub on corner of Pearl Street.
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Buzzard Billy's

Date: 2006
Description: View from across street of "Buzzard Billy's." There is a decorative fish on top of the establishment.
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Storefronts

Date: 2006
Description: View from across street of exterior of "Sleep Concepts" store and rug store. Bean bags are set up on the sidewalk near a sandwich board sign.
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Smashed Store Window on State Street

Date: 07 16 1958
Description: The Uptown Grill window, 320 State Street, reflects a passerby viewing damage caused by John O'Connor who, overnight, smashed windows on State Street with ...
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Main Street

Date: 1935
Description: View of Main Street from sidewalk. Across the street are buildings with signs that read from left to right "First National Bank," "Johns Hardware Paints St...
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Parade at Midwest Shrine Convention

Date: 09 07 1956
Description: The Zuhrah motorcyclists take part in the Midwest Shrine parade as it moves along the first block of South Carroll Street on the Capitol Square.
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300 Block of State Street

Date: 06 1967
Description: Composite panoramic view of the south side of the 300 block of State Street. Businesses include: Montgomery Ward (on North Henry Street), Colonial Shoppe E...
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Gargano's Pizzaria

Date: 1973
Description: View across State Street, on the corner of North Broom Street, towards Gargano's Pizzaria. Electric or neon signs on the side of the building read: "Carry ...
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American Exchange Bank, Side View

Date: 1973
Description: View across East Washington Avenue, on the corner of North Pinckney Street, towards an Italianate style building, the American Exchange Bank. A large neon ...
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Darling Shop

Date: 10 12 1936
Description: Darling Shop, 9 East Main Street, showing entrance and display windows.
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Welch Plumbing Co.

Date: 11 21 1933
Description: Display window E.R. Welch Plumbing Co., 1507 Monroe Street.
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Royal Tailors, Inc.

Date: 10 07 1930
Description: Royal Tailors, Inc. display window located at 12 East Mifflin Street, with neon advertising.
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Dykman's Restaurant

Date: 10 12 1954
Description: Exterior view at night of Dykman's Restaurant, located at 107 West Main Street.
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S.S. Kresge Company

Date: 1973
Description: View across East Main Street, at the corner of King and South Pinckney Street, towards the S.S. Kresge Co., a dime store. The store has large show windows,...

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