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Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 07 17 1971
Description: The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park. Crowds line the streets, and a crane is in the background.
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International Auto Buggy

Date: 02 02 1910
Description: Two men with bowler hats riding in an International Auto Buggy in an urban area during winter.
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Kohler Airport

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Description: The airport at Kohler. On the ground (right) is "The Village of Kohler," the Mahoney-Ryan-Brougham owned by Walter Kohler, Sr., and Carl Kohler's Aeronica ...
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Michigan Avenue at Randolph Street Looking North

Date: 1933
Description: Street scene of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street in Chicago. The Allerton Hotel is in the background.
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Nelson Dewey State Park

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Description: Elevated view from bluff of a house in Cassville surrounded by bluffs, trees and farmland. Railroad tracks run between the crops and the trees, and the Mis...
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Downtown View

Date: 1929
Description: Downtown view of Green Bay, including the Fox Theatre and the Green Bay Specialty Company.
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Grain Elevator

Date: 1920
Description: View across water towards a grain elevator on the site of the old Elmore & Kelly's elevator.
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Main Street

Date: 1893
Description: Looking northwest from the Methodist Episcopal Church, Main Street, with trolley track running down the center of the street.
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Milton H. Pettit House

Date: 1920
Description: The home of Milton H. Pettit, built about 1899.
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Bridge in Lake Delton

Date: 1930
Description: Bridge on U.S. highway 12.
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House on North Henry Street

Date: 1951
Description: View towards the front and right side of 524 North Henry Street, looking from the intersection of Henry and Langdon Streets. This Greek Revival residence w...
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Ravine Bridge

Date: 1955
Description: Bridge over a ravine on Lake Mendota Drive in Shorewood Hills, looking west.
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Manitowoc Shipyards

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of the shipyards with the Badger State cement plant in background.
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Depot

Date: 08 1962
Description: The Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Depot built about 1855-1856 by W.H. McFarland. The building seen in the picture still has the original timbers...
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House on Pinckney Street

Date: 1948
Description: Home located at 222 North Pinckney Street. This home was said to be built between 1860 and 1870.
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Pinckney Street

Date: 1954
Description: Elevated view of Pinckney Street, looking northeast from the Wisconsin State Capital. On the right is East Washington Avenue. On the left is the Belmont Ho...
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Croix Works

Date: 05 28 1923
Description: Elevated view of the lumberyard and railway at International Harvester's Croix Works in France.
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Pinckney Street from East Washington Street

Date: 03 1954
Description: Elevated view from the Wisconsin State Capitol towards Pinckney Street from East Washington to King Street.
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Webster Street

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Description: View of the 100 block of Webster Street. Buildings include Hoffman Chemical and Supply Company at 117 South Webster, Yee's Cafe at 199 South Webster and Wi...
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Aerial View of Downtown Area

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Description: Aerial view looking north of downtown, with the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.

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