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St. Mary's Hospital

Date: 1910
Description: End of wing on left is circular. Trees are in front of hospital in a small park area. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee."
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St. Mary's Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of hospital with trees and paths in a large area in front. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee."
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Schlitz Hotel

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Description: View across intersection toward the hotel on the corner. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk near the building. Caption reads: "Schlitz Hotel, Milwaukee."
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Southwest View from Court House

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view looking southwest from the Milwaukee County Court House. Labeled in the image are the Wells Building, the Railway Exchange Building and the P...
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View from Wells Building

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of the Court House. Also identified are the Masonic Temple, St. Johns Cathedral and the Emanuel Church. Caption reads: "Panoramic View of Mil...
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Downtown Night View

Date: 1909
Description: Looking south from Oneida Street bridge at night. Caption reads: "Looking South from Oneida St. Bridge, Milwaukee. (At Night.)"
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Exterior of Railway Passenger Station

Date: 1910
Description: Chicago & Northwestern Railway Passenger Station, which was at the end of Wisconsin Avenue. The station has a clock tower and an arched entrance. On the b...
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway Passenger Station

Date: 1904
Description: The station with the clock tower is on the right, and the tracks and train shed are on the left. Pedestrians are on the lawn nearby, and houses are on the ...
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Lake Park and Drive

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Description: Elevated view with the lake on the right, with a number of boats near the shoreline. There is a long winding road through the park, including bridges, a fo...
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American Legion Floral Emblem

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Description: American Legion floral emblem on the east slope of Milwaukee's Kilbourne Park Reservoir. Caption reads: "American Legion Floral Emblem, Kilbourn Park, Milw...
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Milwaukee Postcard, Neptune with a Beer Stein

Date: 1914
Description: Postcard of the Milwaukee lakefront. In the foreground is an image of Neptune standing in Lake Michigan holding a trident in one hand and a beer stein in t...
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Light House at Entrance to Harbor

Date: 1910
Description: Hand-colored postcard view of a pier and lighthouse at the entrance to Milwaukee's harbor. Two people sail in a small boat to the right of the lighthouse, ...
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Returning from Work

Date: 1904
Description: Text on front reads: "'Returning from Work.' St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes. St. Francis, Wis." A group of six women holding implements and a nun are ...
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North and West View of Fire Damage

Date: 08 01 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "North and West View, St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes, St. Francis, Wis. Aug 1, 1907." A partially burned stone and brick building...
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Bird's Eye View of Destruction

Date: 08 01 1907
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Bird's Eye View of Destruction, St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes, St. Francis, Wis. Aug. 1, 1907." A partially burned stone and ...
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South View of Fire Damage

Date: 08 01 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "South View, St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes, St. Francis, Wis. Aug. 1, 1907." A partially burned stone and brick building with pe...
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St. Mary's Institute

Date: 03 27 1912
Description: Text on front reads: "St. Mary's Institute, St. Francis, Wis." A Catholic School for Girls opened in 1904. It is a three-story building on an elevated foun...
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The New Auditorium

Date: 04 08 1913
Description: Text on front reads: "The New Auditorium, Milwaukee." A large brick building with stone trim, surrounded by a large lawn and sidewalks. Several people are ...
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Schlitz Palm Garden

Date: 01 01 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "Interior, Schlitz Palm Garden, Milwaukee." A very ornately decorated space with a barrel vaulted ceiling. Skylights and arched window...
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The Bucyrus Company

Date: 02 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "The Bucyrus Co., South Milwaukee, Wis." A factory and headquarters with railroad tracks on the left. From Wikipedia "Bucyrus-Erie was...

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