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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. 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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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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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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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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Public Library

Date: 1911
Description: Exterior view of the Manitowoc Public Library, a brick and stone building with columns at the entrance. Caption reads: "Public Library, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Coast Guard Station

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Description: Photographic postcard view across water towards the Coast Guard Station on Lake Michigan. Cutters are moored next to a sea wall. Caption reads: "Coast Guar...
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The "Sheboygan" in Winter Quarters

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Description: View across water towards a paddle wheel steamer moored for the season. Caption reads: "'Sheboygan' in Winter Quarters, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Silver Lake and Convent

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Description: View of one end of Silver Lake. A convent is on a hill across the lake.
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Manitowoc County Fairgrounds

Date: 1909
Description: Elevated view of the fairgrounds during the fair. A food vendor is in the foreground and a crowd is gathered there. Caption reads: "View of the Manitowoc C...
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Picnic Grounds, Silver Creek

Date: 1912
Description: View of a stream going through a park. Caption reads: "Picnic Grounds, Silver Creek, Manitowoc, Wis."
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North Side Park

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Description: View of a park with a gazebo. Women and children are sitting on the benches. Caption reads: "North Side Park, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Silver Lake Resort and Picnic Grounds

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Description: View of Silver Lake Resort (from the lake). Several people are in rowboats, and some of the people have fishing poles. Cottages are among the trees in the ...
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Manitowoc Rapids Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: Elevated view of an automobile bridge crossing the Manitowoc River. Rolling hills are in the background. Caption reads: "Manitowoc Rapids Bridge, Manitowoc...
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C. & N.W. Ry. Bridge

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Description: View from shoreline toward a railroad bridge on the right crossing high above the Manitowoc River. Caption reads: "C. & N.W. Ry. Bridge, Manitowoc, Wis."
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Washington Park

Date: 1915
Description: View of the fountain in Washington Park. A group of people are next to the fountain. Park benches are bordering the walkway. Caption reads: "Washington Par...

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