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Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin

Date: 11 07 1958
Description: Decoration for the UW-Madison homecoming at the Chi Omega sorority on Langdon street.
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Rose Bowl Bid of 1952

Date: 11 24 1952
Description: Badger cheerleader Sharyn Chesten (right) presents a rose to University of Wisconsin football Captain George O'Brien, symbolizing the southern California N...
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New Bridge Dedication Day

Date: 11 17 2004
Description: Opening day for the new bridge named "Cameron Avenue Bridge."
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Earth Day March

Date: 04 21 1970
Description: View looking down at a crowd of people holding the first Earth Day March as they arrive at the Wisconsin State Capitol at the top of State Street. The marc...
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Christmas Shopping Begins in Madison

Date: 11 29 1963
Description: Crowded with cars and shoppers, a holiday-decorated State Street is featured as Christmas shopping begins on the day after Thanksgiving.
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Crowd near Monument at Parade

Date: 09 14 1924
Description: Sidewalk group watching the military parade at the reunion of the “Red Arrow” 32nd Division, U.S. Army.
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Centennial Flag

Date: 1976
Description: "Members of American Legion Post 270, present a Centennial Flag. Oliver Krueger is at the flag pole."
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Rededication of the Juneau House

Date: 08 1994
Description: "When the wall below the Juneau House was redone, a rededication ceremony was held. Village President, Mike Weymier, is at the right."
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Madison Honors Hawaii as the Fiftieth State

Date: 06 22 1960
Description: Madison mayor Ivan Nestigen declared a "Fiftieth State Day" in Madison to honor Hawaii's entry into the Union. A ceremony was held in front of the City-Cou...
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 05 30 1950
Description: Elevated view of Madison's Naval ROTC members rounding the corner at South Carroll and West Main Street during the Memorial Day parade on the Capitol Squar...
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Winkie The Elephant's 4th Annual Zoo Party

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: Winkie, the elephant from Vilas Park Zoo, is led by her keepers from indoor winter quarters to her large outdoor elephant yard. This is the 4th annual "com...
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 05 30 1950
Description: Elevated view of the Memorial Day Parade on South Carroll Street from the roof of the Park Hotel. The parade featured two marching groups: a military band...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: As part of the "Outdoor Living Day" event, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, boats of every description are parked on the 10 block of West Main...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: Model Marlyn Sachtjen paddling around in the 16 by 32 foot pool which was constructed on the Capitol Park overlooking State Street. Ruth Andres sits at the...
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Memorial Day Parade

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Description: Elevated panoramic view of the Memorial Day Parade, from the corner of Main and 1st Streets. Men carrying musical instruments, including a trombone, trumpe...
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Semi-Centennial Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Decorated arch erected on State Street as part of the Semi-Centennial celebration of statehood. The arch bears a representation of Commodore Dewey's victor...
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Elderly Woman Watching Children's Parade

Date: 05 10 1979
Description: An elderly woman sitting on a park bench is watching the children's parade as part of the Week of the Young Child celebration. The Week of the Young Child ...
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Memorial Day Celebration

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Description: A panoramic view of a Memorial Day parade/celebration as it rounds the corner of a street. According to text on the back of the print, this celebration too...

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