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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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Life Saving Crew Entering Boat

Date: 1908
Description: Group of men on a life saving crew launching a rowboat into Lake Michigan. A long pier with a lighthouse at the end bisects the horizon. Caption reads: "Li...
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Collins Volunteer Fire Department

Date: 1910
Description: Photographic postcard of the Collins fire department volunteers, a fire wagon, the fire house and a nearby grain elevator. Caption reads: "C.V.F.D., Collin...
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St. James Church

Date: 1914
Description: St. James Church, shown intact before being destroyed by fire May 9th, 1914. Black and white, with blue sky color added to top of card. Caption reads: "St....
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St. James School

Date: 1914
Description: View towards the front and right side of the St. James School. Caption reads: "St. James School, Destroyed by Fire May 9, 1914. Cooperstown, Wis."
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Street Scene Hika, Wis.

Date: 1922
Description: View of a small town street headed toward Lake Michigan. Businesses are on the right, and dwellings are on the left.
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Rutherford's Surf Hotel & Dinner Club

Date: 1979
Description: Color postcard with an illustration of the hotel, and three inset photographs of a guest room, the bar and the restaurant. Caption at top reads: "Hika, Wis...
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St. Joseph's Church, Looking South

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Description: View of a church surrounded by snow. Buildings are in the background. Caption reads: "St. Joseph's Church, Looking South, Kellnersville, Wis."
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Business District

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a city block lined with businesses on the right. The State Bank is in the foreground on the right, and a restaurant is next d...
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Main Street

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized postcard view down center of unpaved Main Street. There is a block of businesses with awnings on the left. Horse-drawn vehicles are parked at hit...
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Bridge Scene

Date: 08 1916
Description: View of a bridge over the Sheboygan River. There are lampposts on each corner of the bridge, indicated by arrows. Caption reads: "Bridge Scene, Kiel, Wis."
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High School

Date: 1910
Description: Colorized postcard view across street towards the brick high school on the left. A group of students are on the sidewalk outside of the entrance, and a man...
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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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