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The Christopher Columbus Passing through Broadway Bridge

Date: 08 30 1906
Description: A screw passenger excursion vessel or whaleback, the Christopher Columbus, passing through the Broadway Bridge.
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Walking in the Rain

Date: 1957
Description: A woman in business attire walking with an open umbrella on a rainy day in downtown Milwaukee. To her left is the Civil War monument, "The Victorious Charg...
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Line of Workers at Milwaukee Works

Date: 1921
Description: A line of men operate machines at International Harvester's Milwaukee Works (factory).
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Men Working at Milwaukee Works

Date: 1921
Description: Workers handling long rows of parts at International Harvester's Milwaukee Works.
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Men Working at Milwaukee Works

Date: 1921
Description: Factory workers at their stations at International Harvester's Milwaukee Works (factory).
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Cawker Buliding

Date: 1915
Description: The northeast corner of the Cawker Building at W. Wells Street and N. Plankinton Avenue.
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Factory Workers at Milwaukee Works

Date: 1921
Description: Factory workers at their stations on long tables at Milwaukee Works. The men are likely engaged in the manufacture of cream separators.
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Factory Workers at Milwaukee works

Date: 1921
Description: Factory workers standing at work stations at Milwaukee Works. Large windows are along the left wall.
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Milwaukee Auditorium

Date: 12 07 1909
Description: The Main Hall of the Milwaukee Auditorium. Set for the Charity Ball with many flower arrangements and seats.
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Joseph B. Kalvelage House

Date: 1977
Description: Exterior of house, located at 2432 West Kilbourn Avenue. House has three levels, and is surrounded by trees.
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FDR in Milwaukee

Date: 10 01 1932
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt campaigning for the presidency in Milwaukee in 1932. FDR is riding in a flag-draped open car and escorted by police on motorcycles.
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Tractors at Milwaukee Works

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view of tractors lined up outside an International Harvester factory, most likely the Milwaukee Works. Residential and industrial buildings are in...
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John Johnston in his Library

Date: 1900
Description: John Johnston (1836-1904) sits with his feet up on a hassock in his library while reading a paper. Johnston, a successful Milwaukee banker, lived at 645 Fr...

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