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City Hall
1925
Elevated exterior view. Sign on front of City Hall reads: "Help Prevent Fires," and the Henry Bergh statue and fountain is in front of the building. Several cars and trolleys are on the roads.
Elevated View of City
1908
Elevated view, showing City Hall, and Hansen's and Zimmerman's Clothing Co., among other buildings. Caption reads: "Birdseye view of Milwaukee, Wis."
City Hall
1935
View towards the front of City Hall, taken from a rooftop. Streets, cars, a statue and a fountain are around the building. The sign on City Hall reads: "Welcome."
City Hall in Milwaukee
1905
Slightly elevated view of Milwaukee City Hall. Caption reads: "City Hall, Milwaukee, Wis."