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New Science Hall, Chemical Laboratory & Machine Shop

Date: 1887
Description: Engraving of an elevated view of Science Hall, Chemical Laboratory and Machine Shop on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: Bird's-eye view of Milwaukee looking southwest toward the county courthouse under construction in the public square west of St. John's Cathedral.
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Bird's-Eye View of Milwaukee in 1853

Date: 1937
Description: Bird's-eye view of Milwaukee in 1853 details building features and city layout from southwest. Important buildings are numbered in a silhouette drawing bel...
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Vaughn Library

Date: 1890
Description: View of the Vaughn Library building, built of brick in 1888 in the Romanesque Revival style. It was supported by retail, apartments and offices located on ...
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Durkee House

Date: 1860
Description: Elevated view of the Durkee House built by Charles Durkee in 1843.
Postcard

St. John's Evangelical Church

Date: 1910
Description: View of St. John's Evangelical Church in Monroe.
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Pabst Building

Date: 1890
Description: Exterior of building, with arched main entrance. The road in front is crowded with pedestrians, trolleys, and horse-drawn vehicles. On the left is a boat ...
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Fox River and Oshkosh

Date: 1856
Description: View along bridge of paddle boats and ships in the harbor, pedestrians, and the town in the background on the other side of the river.
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First Science Hall

Date: 1876
Description: Engraving of the first Science Hall at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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West Superior Hotel

Date: 1891
Description: Exterior view of the West Superior Hotel. There are pedestrians, a street car, and people riding in horse-drawn carriages on the street in front of the hot...
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Badger State Tobacco Works Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Badger State Tobacco Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a three-quarter view of the building, men working on boats moored near the water...
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Milwaukee Willow Works Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Milwaukee Willow Works, a manufacturer of children's carriages, willow ware, and toys, with a three-quarter view of the company building,...
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Plankinton House Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Plankinton House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a three-quarter view of the hotel and traffic in the street, including people on foot, on hors...
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William Rahr Sons' Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the William Rahr Sons' Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, "Maltsters and Roasters," with an elevated view of the company building on one side o...
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Milwaukee Lithographing & Engraving Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Milwaukee Lithographing & Engraving Company, with a three-quarter view of the building, set into a decorated border with the name of the ...
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Elevated View of Milwaukee

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Description: Engraved elevated view of Milwaukee.
Drawing

First State Buildings at Columbus

Date: 1815
Description: Engraved view of the first state buildings in Columbus, Ohio, including the United States Courthouse, Public Offices and the Old State House. A number of p...
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City of London

Date: 1810
Description: View of the city of Lincoln, England. Photocopy after an engraving by B.G. Topham.
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Pabst Brewing Company Advertisement

Date: 1890
Description: Advertising for Pabst Brewing Company including an engraved elevated view of the brewery. The engraving shows several pedestrians on the sidewalks and hors...
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Wisconsin State Capitol

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Description: Elevated view of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Pedestrians are strolling along the grounds near a fountain.

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