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Strand Theater and Surrounding Buildings

Date: 1943
Description: The corner of N. 5th Street and W. Wisconsin Avenue. Landmarks from left to right: Wisconsin Roof (dancing), Strand Theater, Miller High Life Spa, and the ...
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Communist Party Rally

Date: 1943
Description: A Milwaukee billboard advertising a lecture by Earl Browder, general secretary of the Communist Party-USA. The sign reads "Win the War Rally! Earl Browder,...
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Kilbourntown House

Date: 1943
Description: House built by Benjamin Church in 1844. Restored, it stands in Estabrook Park. Two men near front porch, from left to right: Frederic Heath, President of...
Postcard

Milwaukee County Hospital

Date: 1943
Description: The hospital entrance is behind a small pond that is surrounded by trees and a landscaped lawn. Caption reads: "County Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis."
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Wisconsin Avenue's Court of Honor

Date: 1943
Description: Elevated view of Wisconsin Avenue, looking east from Court of Honor. Caption reads: "Court of Honor, Looking East, Milwaukee, Wisconsin."
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People's Book Store Shelves

Date: 1943
Description: Inside of the People's Bookstore. Bookshelves, counters and cabinets of leftist books. Some titles are visible including Battle for Asia, Women i...
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Ladies Auxiliary

Date: 1943
Description: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Milwaukee Turners posing indoors. They are wearing dresses. An American flag hangs behind them.
Postcard

School and Gymnasium

Date: 1943
Description: Photographic postcard view of brick school and gymnasium buildings. Caption reads: "School and Gymnasium, Cudahy, Wis."
Postcard

Packard Avenue

Date: 1943
Description: Photographic postcard view looking north on Barnard Avenue from Packard Avenue. There are businesses, automobiles and pedestrians on both sides of the stre...

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