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Madison Hotel
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Madison Hotel, located at 108 North Pinckney, is the oldest building on the Capitol Square and one of Madison's oldest landmarks. It was built in 1838. It has recently been purchased by the Emporium Company. The storefronts below the hotel are Woldenberg's, and Victor Music. The storefronts to the left of the hotel are Moseley's Inc., Lobers, and Fanny Farmer. A billboard on the roof of the hotel reads: "Milwaukee's Finest Beer Blatz."
July 30, 1959
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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