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The Samovar Bar
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View across road towards a restaurant/bar located 1 1/2 miles south of the city limit on Hwys 12 & 18. A man is standing on the front steps. There is an electric "Eat" sign next to the driveway. Caption reads: "The 'Samovar' Bar, 1 1/2 Miles So. of City Limits, Hiways 12 & 18, Madison, Wis."
1941
Kaeser and Blair, Inc.
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WHi 135933
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