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Cady Street

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Description: Horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians are in the street. Caption reads: "Cady Street. Watertown, Wisconsin.
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The Shore Path, E.G. Uihlein's

Date: 1905
Description: Halftone print of the landscaped shoreline and path at Forest Glen, the estate of Edward G. Uihlein, on the western end of Geneva Lake. A flag flies above ...
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Night Scene at the Boat Docks

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Description: Twilight view of a steamer at the Ephraim dock. Caption reads: "Night Scene at the Boat Docks, Ephraim, Wis."
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Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin, The Peninsula State Park Just Across the Bay

Date: 1935
Description: Hand-colored elevated view from hill of Ephraim, Eagle Bay and Peninsula State Park. Dwellings and a church are in the foreground. Caption reads: "Ephraim,...
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Fish Creek

Date: 1924
Description: Street scene with a group of people gathered in front of a store with a public telephone. Caption reads: "Fish Creek, Wis."
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Pavillion in Lake Park

Date: 1910
Description: Hand-colored view of the Lake Park Pavillion at Lake Winnebago. Caption reads: "Pavillion[sic] in Lake Park, Fond du Lac, Wis."
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Main Street Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View of the Main Street Bridge with a large electric sign "Welcome to the Fort" on the left. Pedestrians are walking on the bridge. Caption reads: "Main St...
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East Main Street Bridge

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Description: Illustrated postcard of an iron bridge over the Fox River with pedestrians crossing. The street on the far side is lined with businesses. Caption reads: "E...
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Court House Park

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Description: View across street towards a park. There are women sitting in a carriage at the curb. A fountain can be seen among the trees. Caption reads: "Court House P...
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River View from Town Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View across a still river with buildings reflected in it. Boathouses are along the shore. Caption reads: "River View from Town Bridge, Jefferson, Wis."
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Court House and Soldiers' Monument

Date: 1909
Description: View toward the Soldiers' Monument with three statues on a pedestal, and the Court House behind it. A clock tower is to the right of the entrance behind tr...
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The Little Red Bridge

Date: 1911
Description: View from shoreline towards a footbridge across the Rock River. People are standing on the bridge. Caption reads: "The Little Red Bridge, Jefferson, Wis."
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Milwaukee Street

Date: 1910
Description: View of Milwaukee Street and the bridge crossing the Rock River. Horses and buggies are in the road. A building with a bell tower is in the background. Cap...
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Lighthouses at Entrance of Harbor

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Description: View toward the two lighthouses on either side of Kenosha Harbor. The lighthouse on the right has an elevated walkway to the entrance. Caption reads: "Ligh...
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The Simmons Memorial Library

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Description: View along sidewalk toward the library with columns at the entrance and lampposts flanking the entrance. A dome is above the roof. Caption reads: "The Simm...
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The New Kenosha Theatre

Date: 1927
Description: Illustration of the New Kenosha Theatre. The marquee is advertising "Swim, Girl, Swim" with Bebe Daniels. An advertisement is painted on the left side of t...
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Main Street, Looking South

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Description: Color illustrated postcard of a street lined with shops and businesses in central Kenosha. Streetcar tracks are running down the middle of the street. Auto...
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Kenosha County Court House

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Description: Color illustration of the courthouse, with Neo-classical architecture including Corinthian columns along the facade. A traffic light is at the corner. Capt...
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Methodist Church

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Description: Hand-colored postcard of a Methodist Church with two front entrances. The windows have Gothic arches. Caption reads: "Methodist Church, Kenosha, Wis."
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Scenes on an Auto Trip Around Lake Geneva

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Description: Illustrated map of Lake Geneva surrounded by views of points of interest including; Yerkes Observatory, an excursion boat, a pier, a lakeside drive, sailin...

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