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The Hoffman House
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Two views, one exterior, one interior. Located on E. Wilson Street. Text on front reads: "Wisconsin's Farmous Dinner Club, As Viewed from Beautiful Lake Monona" and "Wisconsin's Famous Dinner Club." Text on back reads: "The Hoffman House was originated by Eight Hoffman Brothers upon their return from Military Service in 1945. A ninth brother, Capt. 'Bud' failed to return from his 49th Aerial Mission in the South Pacific. Full color portraits of the brothers are displayed in the Militaire Lounge."
1946
Fagan Publishing Co.
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Old Wade House; Smokehouse
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Ektachrome postcard of a group of people standing near the smokehouse and water pump. Text on reverse reads: "Outside the summer kitchen stands the old pump and from the smokehouse just beyond cam...
Elks' Club House
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Exterior view of the clubhouse on a street corner surrounded by trees. Caption reads: "Elks' Club House, Madison, Wis."
