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Manitowoc, The Gateway between the East and the West

Date: 1905
Description: Bird's-eye view of Manitowoc on the shores of Lake Michigan. A map of the northeastern part of the United States at the top indicates Manitowoc's location ...
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River View

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view over the Manitowoc River where it meets Lake Michigan. Downtown Manitowoc is on both sides, and people are on bridges crossing over the river...
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Bay and Harbor Entrance

Date: 1904
Description: Elevated view of Manitowoc and Lake Michigan. Caption reads: "Bay and Harbor Entrance, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Bird's-Eye View of Manitowoc

Date: 1908
Description: Birds-eye view of central Manitowoc. The plant of the William Rahr Sons' Company has an arrow pointing to it. The Manitowoc County Courthouse on the right ...
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Manitowoc, Wis.

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Description: Two views of Manitowoc. St. Boniface Catholic Church is at the top, and at the bottom is Washington Street. Caption at top reads: "St. Boniface Catholic Ch...
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St. Marys Polish R.C. Church and School

Date: 1927
Description: View of a twin-spired church and associated school. Caption reads: "St. Marys Polish R.C. Church and School, 1115 — 22nd Street, Manitowoc, Wis."
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St. James Episcopal Church

Date: 1912
Description: Three-quarter view from street towards a stone church. Streetcar tracks are running down the street. Caption reads: "St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc,...
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O. Torrison Co.

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Description: View of the O. Torrison building on the north bank of the Manitowoc River. Caption reads: "O. Torrison Co., Manitowoc, Wis."
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Manitowoc, Wis. — B.P.O.E. No. 687 and 8th Street looking South

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Description: Two views: The one at the top is an exterior view of the B.P.O.E. No. 687 building. The view at the bottom is of N. 8th St. looking south. Caption at top r...
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Silver Lake Hotel

Date: 1919
Description: View of a roadside hotel, with an inset portrait of the proprietor at the top left. Automobiles are in the parking lot. Caption reads: "Silver Lake Hotel, ...
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Glaeser's Country Auto Court

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Description: View of a motel on U.S. Hwy. 141 2 miles southwest of Manitowoc. The front has a AAA logo. There is a map showing the location on the reverse. Caption read...
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Hotel Manitowoc

Date: 1934
Description: Elevated view of an eight-story hotel on a downtown corner. Automobiles are parked along the curb. Caption reads: "Hotel Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Elk's Club

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Description: View from bridge towards the Elk's Club on the river's edge. Caption reads: "Elk's Club, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Williams House

Date: 1910
Description: View from intersection towards a corner hotel in a central business district. A horse and carriage is at the left side entrance of the hotel, and a streetc...
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Court House

Date: 1909
Description: Exterior view of the Manitowoc County Courthouse, a Neo-classical design with a cupola and columns above the entrances. Caption reads: "Court House, Manito...
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Post Office

Date: 1945
Description: Exterior view of the central post office in Manitowoc. Caption reads: "Post Office, Manitowoc, Wis."
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County Jail and North Side Fire Station

Date: 1910
Description: Two views of Manitowoc: Exterior views of the "County Jail" at top, and at the bottom the "North Side Fire Station." Caption in the center reads: "Manitowo...
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Orphan Asylum

Date: 1908
Description: Exterior view of the orphan asylum. There are a number of crosses on the roof. Caption reads: "Orphan Asylum, Manitowoc, Wis."
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South 8th Street from Court House Steps

Date: 1913
Description: View of 8th Street and a church from the entrance of the courthouse. Caption reads: "South 8th Street from Court House Steps, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Holy Family Hospital

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Description: Elevated view of Holy Family Hospital. Automobiles are parked at the curb in front. There are crosses on the roof. Caption reads: "Holy Family Hospital, Ma...

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