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Houses and Water Tower

Date: 1940
Description: Elevated view over trees of village. In the background is a water tower on a hill with trees.
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Dilapidated Milwaukee House

Date: 03 1909
Description: Dilapidated Milwaukee house.
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Residence of Charles Ray

Date: 
Description: Residence of Charles Ray, 88 Prospect Street.
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Residence of W.A. Collins

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Description: W.A. Collins residence, 77 Prospect Avenue. Lightning rods are on the roof of the house.
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George W. Peck Residence

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Description: View across street towards the George W. Peck Residence, Prospect Avenue.
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Housing Project under Construction

Date: 03 1936
Description: Grouping of houses in the Greendale suburb of Milwaukee, which are shown during the construction phase.
Photograph

Faries House

Date: 1890
Description: The Faries home, built in 1858.
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Lowell Damon House

Date: 1935
Description: The main entrance to the Lowell Damon home. Snow is on the ground.
Drawing

Dolnick Family Residence Perspective Drawing

Date: 05 1956
Description: Perspective drawing of the Sy Dolnick Residence, "Woodwind," designed by John Randal McDonald.
Photograph

Bedroom with Skylights

Date: 02 09 1984
Description: Interior view of an attic bedroom with skylights and a television.
Photograph

Kilbourntown House

Date: 1940
Description: Benjamin Church House. Two men sit on the porch of a one-story white house. Fluted columns on front porch roof, which is continuous with the main roof. ...
Photograph

Miller House

Date: 1875
Description: The brick home of Judge Andrew Galbraith Miller at 174 Wisconsin Street. There are steps up to the front entrance, a fence, and a fire hydrant on the sidew...
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Daniel Wells, Jr. Home

Date: 1905
Description: The Daniel Wells, Jr. home, later belonging to Chas. W. Norris, on Grand Avenue.
Postcard

Pabst Residence

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view across street towards the mansion with large yard containing many trees and a fountain on the right. A smokestack is in the distant backgroun...
Photograph

Pfister House

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph. Residence of Giudo Pfister, at 429 Jefferson Street. A tree stands between the sidewalk and the dirt road.
Photograph

Elizabeth Plankinton House

Date: 1975
Description: 1492 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Built in 1886 by John Plankinton for his daughter Elizabeth. Edward T. Mix was the architect. Listed in the National Register of...
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Victorian-Style House Gutted by Fire

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Description: A large Victorian-style house gutted by a fire. Ladders are leaning up on the sides, reaching up many different levels. Two people are on the roof spraying...
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Backyards in the City

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Description: Elevated view of backyard areas, including some dilapidated houses and outbuildings. There are wood fences surrounding some of the yards, and laundry hangs...
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Residential Housing from Hill

Date: 1936
Description: Recently constructed residential housing as viewed from a hill. A fence is in the foreground. Porches, backyards, and small garages lead down to the Villag...
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Men Walking on Residential Street

Date: 1936
Description: View up residential street with newly constructed houses, young trees and lampposts. Men in suits and hats walk along the sidewalk. A speed limit sign is o...

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