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Urban Spelunking: Zita's
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An exterior view of the former Zita's dress shop, 1122 N. Astor St. (Bobby Tanzilo / OnMilwaukee.com)
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An 1985 view showing a single entrance. (Wisconsin Historical Society / OnMilwaukee.com)
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An original marble fireplace, one of many in the home. (Bobby Tanzilo / OnMilwaukee)
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A handsome newel post. (Bobby Tanzilo / OnMilwaukee.com)
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Original stained glass oculus. (Bobby Tazilo / OnMilwaukee.com)
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A wall of portraits showing brides through the decades. (Bobby Tanzilo / OnMilwaukee.com)
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Peg Bradley at Zita's (OnMilwaukee.com / Telluris)
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