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"We have the historic downtown Madison--quaint, nice eateries, unique shopping experiences," says Connie Combs, executive vice president of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. "Then you travel to Madison's hilltop, which is commercialized with retail and fast-food restaurants." Madison's "two-level" topography, Combs says, allows the city to offer the best of both worlds--modern amenities and a historic feel.
Generations ago, Madison was a hub of commerce, mills, taverns and hotels that benefited from heavy river traffic and the first rail line heading north from the river. Through the years, business and development moved north, up the hill and beyond, leaving behind a quiet river town.
The rest of America was tearing down and modernizing, clearing huge lots for shopping centers, building highways, and often overpopulating its...
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