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Black Earth Wisconsin, Penco Filling Station
1929
The Penco Filling Station in Black Earth. Wisconsin. Entrances to the ladies rest rooms in the service stations of this period were typically outside the station, while the men's room was inside. ...
Josie's Restaurant
1955
View across street towards Josie's Restaurant, at 906 Regent Street. The eatery was owned by the Schuepbach-Jensen family between 1964 and 2007, before being lost to a fire.
Interstate Median
1965
At many places in Wisconsin, the Interstate Highway is divided by a wide median strip that provides a scenic view for the motorist. This photograph shows a section I-90/94 in Sauk County. Such sc...
Little Dutch Mill Restaurant and Filling Station
1929
Exterior of the Little Dutch Mill restaurant. The restaurant is designed in the style of a windmill. A sign on the lawn of the establishment reads, "ISO=VIS Motor Oil."
Interstate Highway Sign
October 1961
An Interstate I-90/94 sign near Portage taken by the Division of Tourism.
