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Aerial View of Midvale Neighborhood

Date: 06 07 1954
Description: Aerial view looking north from near the city's southwestern limits in 1954. Shows text indicating Midvale Boulevard, Odana Road, Tokay Boulevard, Mineral P...
Photograph

Minocqua

Date: 07 10 1949
Description: Aerial view of Minocqua showing the surrounding lakes.
Photograph

McCormick Works Foundry Yard

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of yard behind the foundry at the McCormick Reaper Works. Several men and a horse are working among piles of parts and debris. The factory wa...
Photograph

Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 1935
Description: Fort Howard hospital sheltered by large trees.
Photograph

Sunday Morning Traffic

Date: 1951
Description: Sunday morning traffic on the corner of Washington and South 8th Streets in Manitowoc.
Map or Atlas

Colton's Wisconsin

Date: 1859
Description: This 1859 railroad map shows counties, cities, rivers and lakes in the entire state of Wisconsin. It includes an inset depicting the railroads in Milwaukee...
Print

International Truck Advertising Proof

Date: 07 1941
Description: Advertising proof created by Young and Rubicam for the International Harvester Company. Features color illustrations of a variety of International trucks w...
Print

International School Bus Advertising Proof

Date: 05 1948
Description: Advertising proof created by Young and Rubicam for the International Harvester Company. Features illustrations of an International school bus and an Intern...
Print

International Truck Advertising Proof

Date: 01 1948
Description: Advertising proof created by Young and Rubicam for the International Harvester Company. Features color illustrations of a KB International truck, an Intern...
Print

International Truck Advertising Proof

Date: 04 1956
Description: Advertising proof created by Young and Rubicam for the International Harvester Company. Features color photographs of men loading and unloading a variety o...
Print

Cover of Piano Music "The Midnight Flyer"

Date: 
Description: Cover of piano music, showing a train at night with headlight on, titled "The Midnight Flyer," March Two-Step. Arranged by E.T. Paull.
Photograph

Aerial View of Harbor Area

Date: 1950
Description: Harbor area of Jones Island and garbage disposal plant, Stratton Grain Co., and more.
Photograph

City Hall

Date: 1939
Description: Wells Street Bridge occupies the bottom center of the image, with City Hall in the center background. Three men are walking on the bridge.
Photograph

Milwaukee County Court House

Date: 1940
Description: Side view of courthouse. Several cars are parked on the road lining the courthouse, and a woman is stepping onto the sidewalk near a fire hydrant.
Photograph

Ice Cream at the Corner Grocery

Date: 05 07 1964
Description: The corner grocery is a pleasant place for the pause that refreshes. Thaddeus Moore, 9, of 3271 N. 14th Street, had a cone. Anthony McMillon, 7, of 3287-A ...
Manuscript

Samuel Marshall's Passport Page

Date: 11 15 1855
Description: The first, foldout page of Samuel Marshall's United States passport, which includes a physical description.
Print

Used Truck Bargains

Date: 1932
Description: International Harvester Company sign advertising used trucks. The sign reads, in part: "Used Truck Bargains. The following Used Trucks may be inspected at ...
Print

Used Truck Bargains

Date: 1932
Description: International Harvester Company sign advertising used trucks. The sign reads, in part: "Used Truck Bargains. The following Used Trucks may be inspected at ...
Photograph

Automobile Club Members

Date: 10 10 1966
Description: Four auto club members work on a 1932 Ford Coupe. Rick Burkee (right, foreground) and Robin Friberg work on engine parts as Greg Beaster polishes the car h...
Print

International Truck Advertising Proof

Date: 05 06 1950
Description: Advertising proof for International trucks, featuring color illustrations of a flatbed truck carrying lumber and a pickup truck carrying plants. Includes t...

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