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Photograph

Bridge Over the Milwaukee River

Date: 1895
Description: A bridge crosses the Milwaukee River on Oneida Street, now known as Wells Street, looking toward the City Hall tower.
Photograph

Modern Savings and Loan Building

Date: 
Description: Modern Savings and Loan Associates building at 3508 W. North Avenue.
Postcard

Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1904
Description: Exterior of building from across the street. Facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, and an overall classical theme to the architecture.
Postcard

Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of the classical-style building. The facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, ornate railings, and a wide stairway leading to the entra...
Postcard

Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior of classical-style building. Facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, ornate railings, and a wide stairway leading to the entrance. Caption ...
Postcard

Layton Art Gallery

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior of classical-style building. Facade has fluted columns, decorated capitals, ornate railings, and a wide stairway leading to the entrance. A man is...
Postcard

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Building

Date: 1910
Description: Home office building on street corner, built in classic temple style. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk, and there are two motorcars in front of the entranc...
Postcard

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Building

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view toward the front entrance of the building. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk, and three motorcars are on the road in front of the entrance. Cap...
Print

City View over Rooftops

Date: 1872
Description: Elevated view over residential area, with several churches in the background.
Photograph

Portico with Classical Columns

Date: 
Description: Side view of portico with classical columns on front of a mansion.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: View of Pabst Theater stage and auditorium from lower balcony.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Pabst Theater from across the street.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Pabst Theater sign adorned with gilded harp.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Stairway from lobby to lower balcony of Pabst Theater.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: View of Pabst Theater's auditorium and stage from upper balcony.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: View of Pabst Theater auditorium and balconies from stage.
Photograph

Pabst Theater

Date: 2009
Description: Collonade connecting the Pabst theater to the Wyndam Hotel and Milwaukee Reperatory Theater.
Photograph

Milwaukee County Court House

Date: 
Description: Exterior view from across street of the Milwaukee County Court House, with automobiles, a fire hydrant, and a woman walking across the street.
Photograph

Home of John Johnston

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view from street of home of John Johnston (1836-1904), a successful Milwaukee banker, located at 645 Franklin Place, also known as "The Lion House...
Photograph

Grand Avenue

Date: 09 1900
Description: View down Grand Avenue. A streetcar and a horse-drawn wagon are coming up the avenue. There are monuments in the median.

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