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Milwaukee Bathing Beach

Date: 1910
Description: Popular bathing beaches like this one on Lake Michigan offered relief from the heat as well as the opportunity to be seen in the latest fashions of the 191...
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Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"

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Description: Colorized view depicting the passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," approaching the East Water Street Bridge. Caption reads: "Whaleback Steame...
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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 ...
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Gill's Rock

Date: 09 1947
Description: Slightly elevated view of people waiting for the ferry at the Gill's Rock landing in Door County. Caption reads: "Scene at Gill's Rock Landing, Door County...
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Gills Rock Harbor

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Description: View of the harbor area.
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Harbor Entrance

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of the harbor entrance. Caption reads: "Harbor Entrance, Green Bay, Wis."
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Sunbathers on the Lake

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Description: Men, women and children soaking up the sun on the beach of a lake (probably Lake Michigan). The children are digging in the sand in the foreground, and the...
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Fishing on a Pier

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Description: Pier lined with people fishing on a lake (probably Lake Michigan). Men are returning toward shore, and other men are sitting and fishing, lined up along th...
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Fishing Nets Drying

Date: 1967
Description: Fishing nets drying along the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Eichelman Park

Date: 1918
Description: The Lake Michigan shoreline from Eichelman Park. In the distance is a smokestack and industrial buildings. Caption reads: "Scene on Lake Michigan from Eich...
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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...
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U.S. Lighthouse, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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Description: View of a U.S. lighthouse and Coast Guard station.
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Toll Bridge

Date: 1920
Description: View of two automobiles crossing a toll bridge. There are cherries on branches at the top of the postcard. Caption reads: "In Door County 'Cherryland,' The...
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Sherwood Point Lighthouse

Date: 1915
Description: Colorized view of the Sherwood Point Lighthouse. Caption reads: "Sherwood Point Light House, Sturgeon Bay, Wis."
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Lover's Leap

Date: 1910
Description: View of Lover's Leap, with a group of people posing on the rocks and sailboats in the background. Caption reads: "Lover's Leap, Sturgeon Bay, Wis."
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Sturgeon Bay Harbor

Date: 1910
Description: A springtime harbor scene from Sturgeon Bay. Chunks of ice are floating on the surface of the water. Caption reads: "Harbor scene at springtime. Sturgeon B...
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First Ward

Date: 1909
Description: Elevated view of the First Ward. Caption reads: "First Ward, Sturgeon Bay, Wis."
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Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal

Date: 1915
Description: View of the Sturgeon Bay ship canal. Caption reads: "Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal."
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The Canal, Sturgeon Bay

Date: 1913
Description: View of the canal. Caption reads: "The Canal, Stugeon[sic] Bay, Wis."
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Bridge, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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Description: View of the bridge spanning the Sturgeon Bay canal.

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