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The Hub
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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 Baron Bros. Inc. There is also a dentist's office on the second floor. The Kronke building was built in 1871.
December 2, 1934
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The Hub
March 1929
View across street towards The Hub, a men's clothing store. Above the striped awning is a sign reading: "Society Brand Clothes, Florsheim Shoes." Directly to the left is the door to the Maiden Beau...
Entrance to Hub Building
December 15, 1935
Entrance to Hub Building, 24 West Mifflin Street, showing Maiden Beauty Shop sign and part of Menges Pharmacy with a Coca-Cola sign.
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...
Rennebohm Store on Capitol Square
1938
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; ...
Heidelberg Hofbrau Fire Site
December 6, 1946
Heidelberg Hofbrau restaurant roof after a fire. The photograph was taken from a nearby building's roof, alternate view.
Luzier Beauty Shop Interior
May 18, 1934
Interior of Luzier Beauty Shop, in the Gay Building, 16 North Carroll Street, showing the cash register, displays of products, manicure table, and a view through a door into a room with driers.
