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John Habercorn's House

Date: 1865
Description: After the fire of Oct. 22, 1865. The house takes up most of the image to the right, with burnt trees on the left, and a building in the background. The r...
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Burning Building

Date: 10 17 1944
Description: Elevated view from rooftop of smoke billowing out of the roof of a burning brick building. Fire fighters are climbing on ladders on the side of the buildin...
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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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Chris. Schroeder & Sons Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Christian Schroeder & Sons, a real estate, loan, and insurance agent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a three-quarter view of a residence, two m...
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North and West View of Fire Damage

Date: 08 01 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "North and West View, St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes, St. Francis, Wis. Aug 1, 1907." A partially burned stone and brick building...

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