Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-14 of 14

Postcard

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 ...
Postcard

Coal Docks

Date: 1900
Description: View from shoreline towards the coal docks on the right, with several ships in the harbor. Caption reads: "Coal Docks, Capacity 100,000 Tons, Two Rivers, W...
Postcard

Public Library

Date: 1920
Description: View across street toward the library. Caption reads: "Public Library, Manitowoc, Wis."
Postcard

View up South Eigth Street

Date: 1907
Description: View up street with a large building on the corner on the right, and church buildings further down the street. Caption reads: "View up South Eigth Street f...
Postcard

View from Riverview Park

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of Manitowoc from Riverview Park. A large boat is in the bend of the river. In the foreground is a railing and an extended overlook over the ...
Postcard

Elevated View of Manitowoc

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of Manitowoc, dominated by the Manitowoc County Court House. Caption reads: "Bird's-eye View, Manitowoc, Wis."
Postcard

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...
Postcard

Columbus Caravels in Manitowoc

Date: 09 06 1913
Description: Postcard view across water towards reproductions of Christopher Columbus' ships, the Niña, Pinta, and the Santa Maria docked at Manito...
Postcard

Business District

Date: 
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...
Postcard

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."
Postcard

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...
Postcard

Glaeser's Country Auto Court

Date: 
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...
Postcard

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."
Postcard

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...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: