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Rennebohm Store on Capitol Square
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West Mifflin Street on the Capitol Square showing, from left to right, Gerald's, a women's clothing store (in the Wisconsin Life Building); a Rennebohm Drug Store; the Hub, a men's clothing store; the Heidelberg-Hofbrau; and Baron's department store.
1938
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Heidelberg Hofbrau Restaurant after Fire
December 6, 1946
Heidelberg Hofbrau Restaurant, exterior view, with crowds of people looking at aftermath of a fire, 20 West Mifflin Street. Also shows The Hub, a mens' clothing store, 22 West Mifflin Street, and B...
Baron's Department Store
1937
Baron's Department Store at 12-18 West Mifflin Street.
State Street and Lake Street
1950
Color view of the State Street and Lake Street intersection, with the Co-op book store, the Rennebohm Drug Store and the Wisconsin State Capitol at the end of the street.
The Hub
December 2, 1934
View from across street of the facade of the Kronke building on West Mifflin Street. From the left, businesses are the Maiden Beauty Shop, Menges Pharmacy, The Hub, the Heidelberg Hofbrau, and Baro...
The Restaurant at Baron's Luncheon Menu
Luncheon menu offering American cuisine from the restaurant in Baron's department store, with a historical map of Madison, Wisconsin, with notes of historical interest. Baron's Department Store ope...
Crowds on Capitol Square
December 6, 1944
Christmas shoppers cross the the corner of King Street on the Capitol Square in front of Kresge's, 25-27 East Main Street.
