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Workman with Jackhammer
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Man with jackhammer making street repairs with an air hammer with compressor. Wisconsin Foundry & Machine Co. Saunders Grocery store is across the street at 733 University Avenue.
November 6, 1928
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Workman and Truck
November 6, 1928
Man with air hammer working on a road near a parked truck.
Air Hammer Road Work
November 6, 1928
A worker is using an air hammer with compressor truck to do work on the road in the 800 block of University Avenue, looking west. Wisconsin Foundry & Machine Co.
U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction
August 1, 1928
View looking east from Doty Street at the front and side, with automobiles and construction shacks and a sign that reads: "United States Post Office & Court House erected by Murch Bros. Constructio...
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
August 22, 1928
Harley-Davidson motorcycle used for road service by Madison Tire Co. distributor of Goodyear tires at 205 N. Bassett Street.
Kroger Grocery and Baking Co., Warehouse
December 23, 1931
Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. exterior, front of warehouse, 634 W. Main Street. There are vehicles parked on the street.
Peter F. Smyth Grocery Store
February 28, 1928
Interior of the Peter F. Smyth Grocery Store, located at 1202 West Dayton Street.
