Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes

Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Elevated view of the three glass domes at the Mitchell Park Conservatory. Cars are parked in the parking lot and along the driveway, and groups of people are walking toward the conservatory. The Milwaukee skyline is in the distance. Caption on rear of postcard reads: "The 'Man made wonder,' the Mitchell Park Conservatory in the Milwaukee skyline. The three domed Conservatory offers a Tropical, an Arid, and a Floral display. Nearly 600,000 visitors annually view the exotic flowering plants. The Sunken Garden is an added feature during the summer months. Conservatory located at South 27th and West Pierce Street. Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily and weekends, except Mondays open 9 to 5."
DESCRIPTION
Elevated view of the three glass domes at the Mitchell Park Conservatory. Cars are parked in the parking lot and along the driveway, and groups of people are walking toward the conservatory. The Milwaukee skyline is in the distance. Caption on rear of postcard reads: "The 'Man made wonder,' the Mitchell Park Conservatory in the Milwaukee skyline. The three domed Conservatory offers a Tropical, an Arid, and a Floral display. Nearly 600,000 visitors annually view the exotic flowering plants. The Sunken Garden is an added feature during the summer months. Conservatory located at South 27th and West Pierce Street. Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. daily and weekends, except Mondays open 9 to 5."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:135176
Creation Date:after 1967
Creator Name:Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, New York
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A major unit of the Milwaukee County Park System. Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York. John A. Garner Photographer, Bx 10168, Milw., Wis. 53210.
SUBJECTS
Conservatory
Fountains
Trees
Lawns
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Gardens
Outdoor photography
Parks
Automobile parking
Automobiles
Pedestrians
Roads
Trucks
Ponds

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