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Milwaukee Light Guard

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Description: Illustration of the Milwaukee Light Guard depicting four men, including captain J.C. Starkweather. This is a cover from sheet music "Milwaukee Light Guard ...
Poster

26th Regiment Poster

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Description: Recruitment poster in German for the 26th Regiment of Wisconsin volunteers.
Poster

Milwaukee Public School Rules

Date: 1846
Description: "Rules to be observed by the pupils of public schools of Milwaukee."
Book or Pamphlet

"Fashion Suggester" Illustration

Date: 1909
Description: An illustration of two men modeling spring suits with a domed building in the background, as shown in the spring and summer issue of the "Fashion Suggester...
Drawing

Fur Trading Post

Date: 1833
Description: Illustration of the Solomon Juneau fur trading post at Milwaukee in 1833.
Postcard

City Hall in Milwaukee

Date: 1905
Description: Slightly elevated view of Milwaukee City Hall. Caption reads: "City Hall, Milwaukee, Wis."
Postcard

The Pere Marquette 18

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Description: The screw rail ferry, Pere Marquette 18, entering the harbor. Caption reads: "Pere Marquette Steamer Entering, Milwaukee, Wis."
Postcard

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...
Map or Atlas

Map of Milwaukee

Date: 1862
Description: Drawn the second year of the Civil War, this 1862 map of Milwaukee shows post offices, light houses, beacon lights, county buildings, elevator warehouses, ...
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Schlitz Atlas-Brau

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Description: Advertisement for Schlitz Atlas-Brau with Atlas carrying the earth with a Schlitz label on his shoulders. Some text reads, "Ask for Schlitz. The Beer That ...
Poster

Democratic Candidates poster

Date: 1922
Description: Poster for "Democratic Candidates Kept Off the Ticket" for "Election Tuesday Nov. 7, 1922." Candidates and their photos include: Joseph R. Pfiffner, Emil T...
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Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company Pass

Date: 1933
Description: Pass issued by the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company for the week of December 17-23, 1933.
Postcard

Union Depot

Date: 1908
Description: Union Depot with clock tower. The railroad station with clock tower is behind a park. Horse-drawn vehicles are near the entrance. Caption reads: "Union Dep...
Photograph

Judge Vel Phillips

Date: 1971
Description: Portrait of Vel Phillips in her judges's black robe with an American flag behind her. She was the 13th District Children's Court judge, the first woman and...
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Newhall House Menu

Date: 02 22 1860
Description: Menu for the Newhall House hotel in Milwaukee, extensively illustrated with an engraving of the hotel and prices. The Newhall House, during its day one of ...
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May Party Invitation

Date: 05 02 1882
Description: Illustrated invitation to a May Party at Liederkranz Hall given by the Makers and Sawyers of Milwaukee. The invitation is illustrated in color with a hors...
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Military Ball Invitation

Date: 04 29 1882
Description: Printed invitation to the 2nd annual military ball of the Light Horse Squadron of Milwaukee. The invitation is printed in blue and gold and features illust...
Postcard

Milwaukee Mail Truck

Date: 1909
Description: Milwaukee's first mail truck, here referred to as an "auto car." The date comes from a similar postcard that is postmarked. Caption reads: "Auto Car in Ma...
Photograph

Milwaukee Auditorium

Date: 1909
Description: Interior view of the Milwaukee Auditorium during an event.
Book or Pamphlet

Cream City Milk Cans

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Description: Catalog for the Cream City line of milk cans and other dairy supplies manufactured by Geuden, Paeschke & Frey of Milwaukee.

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