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John Coleman Residence

Date: 1870
Description: The John W. Coleman residence at 617 Lake Avenue formerly known as Chatham Street. It was built in 1850 and was one of the early brick houses in Racine.
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Third Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1870
Description: View of the third Wisconsin State Capitol from one of the entrance walks. A small group of men stand in the background.
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Reeve Residence

Date: 1870
Description: View of the Reeve residence on the corner of Lawrence and Onieda Streets.
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North Broadway with Dirt Road

Date: 1870
Description: View of dirt road with houses along both sides, and wooden walkways and picket fences along the road.
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The Robert Bashford House

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view of the Robert M. Bashford house on Pinckney and Gilman Streets. A man wearing a hat stands in the landscaped yard near a small child wearing ...
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Court Street

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view looking down Court Street in Janesville toward the west.
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Milwaukee County Buildings

Date: 1870
Description: Old Milwaukee County Court House and adjoining buildings as they appeared from 1836 to 1870. Scene also shows pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles.
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Congregational Church

Date: 1870
Description: Congregational Church, also called the "old brown church" built in 1853 and burned in 1893. It was on the site of the present City Hall. The white house ne...
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Columbia County Jail

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph of the Columbia County Jail. People are on the sidewalk near the entrance.
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Elevated View of Main Street

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view of Main Street and shops. Business signs read: "D.C. Hay & Co.," "M. Tiffany," "Boot & Shoe Shop," "Bakery" and "West & Son." A residential a...
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A Residential Street

Date: 1870
Description: A view of an intersection of tree-lined streets in a residential area. Homes are partially visible on the right.
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A Residential Street

Date: 1870
Description: A view of a tree-lined residential street, with homes partially visible on the right.
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James Rockwell Mears Home

Date: 1870
Description: Exterior view from street of the 420 N. Carroll Street home of J.R. Mears, built in 1870. The Italianate-style house is on the corner of W. Gilman and N. C...

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