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Fort Howard

Date: 1851
Description: A rare photograph of U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Howard rowing a boat on the Fox River. Fort Howard, built in 1816, was the first in the chain of ...
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Welcome Home from the Persian Gulf War

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Description: Scene at airport welcoming soldiers home from the Persian Gulf War.
Postcard

President Taft in Green Bay

Date: 10 26 1911
Description: Postcard of large group watching as Mayor Abrams introduces President Taft. Caption reads: "Mayor Abrams introducing President Taft, Green Bay, Wis."
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Film Location in Milwaukee

Date: 06 1990
Description: Film location in Milwaukee's Third Ward where parts of the made-for-TV movie "Dillinger" was shot in 1990.
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Lakefront Walkway

Date: 1939
Description: Visitors of Milwaukee's sixth annual Midsummer Festival. Men and women walk on the lakefront walkways.
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First Wisconsin Territorial Capitol Building

Date: 1936
Description: Exterior view from across road of the first Wisconsin territorial Capitol building, as restored, in Old Belmont (later changed to Leslie).
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World Snowmobile Championship

Date: 01 1972
Description: The World Snowmobile Championship showing the track, snowmobiles, competitors, bleachers and spectators.
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Michael Dukakis in Wisconsin

Date: 1988
Description: Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis campaigning in northern Wisconsin.
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Depot Move Celebration

Date: 1908
Description: Gathering of people, some holding flags, celebrating the move of the small railroad depot along the track from Corinne to Gould City.
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Loyalty Parade

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of a parade marching down State Street. Large American flags hang from wires strung across the street. Madison Kipp employees, wearing suits ...
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Indian Soldiers Homecoming

Date: 06 19 1919
Description: A gathering of Native American women, some holding flags, to welcome home soldiers returning from WWI on Corpus Christi Day. There are men in the backgroun...

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