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Arian's Tavern
October 6, 1944
Arian's Tavern, 2517 University Avenue. The windows have Venetian blinds, and a Schlitz beer neon sign. At the corner of the building on the right is a "We Serve Fauerbach Beer" sign.
Club Royal
October 6, 1944
Club Royal Tavern, 122 East Washington Avenue, exterior view showing Schlitz Beer sign.
Calvert Window, Madison Liquor and Cigar Store
November 22, 1944
Window display with neon sign at Madison Liquor and Cigar Store, 109 Monona Avenue, featuring Calvert liquor.
Laurel Tavern Window Display
March 3, 1940
Display window of Paul Jones liquor and Blatz Beer neon sign at the Laurel Tavern, located at 2505 Monroe Street.
Cottage Cafe
August 12, 1940
Exterior view of the Cottage Cafe, located at 917 University Avenue.
Neon Sign Display
September 25, 1938
Neon sign display by Capital City Advertising Co., general sign contractors, neon manufacturing sales & service, at the ESBMA (East Side Business Men's Association) Fall Festival.
