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Children Posing with Nun

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Description: Studio portrait of three children with flower bouquets in front of a painted backdrop. One boy is seated and two girls are standing. All of the children ar...
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Wedding Portrait

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a bride and groom on the occasion of their wedding. The groom, Matt Koch (son of Henry Koch), is sitting ...
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Mr. & Mrs. Louis Buechner

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Description: Photographic postcard of a studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Buechner on their wedding day. She wears a traditional weddin...
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The Scourged Christ, St. Francis Monastery and College

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Description: Colorized postcard of the Scourged Christ, St. Francis Monastery and College. The statue is behind bars, in front of a stone wall. On the right is a staine...
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Young Men and Women Posing with Nun

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Description: Photographic postcard of a full-length studio portrait of a nun, one young man and five young women in front of a painted backdrop. The children are all ho...
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The Lobby, Gordon Lodge

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Description: Interior view of the lobby of Gordon Lodge. There is a deer head trophy mounted above the mantle of the stone fireplace, and a large spinning wheel between...
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The Pyramid Supper Club

Date: 1960
Description: Colorized postcard view of bartenders and group of people at an Egyptian-themed cocktail bar, the Pyramid Supper Club, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
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A Maid in a Mob Cap

Date: 1900
Description: A young woman dressed as a maid in a long apron and wearing a mob cap, stands outdoors against the side of a house. She has a set of keys hanging from her ...
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The Pow Wow, Downstairs Vilas Theatre Building

Date: 1930
Description: Interior view of the Pow Wow restaurant in the basement of the Vilas Theatre building at 214 East Wall Street. Caption reads: "The Pow Wow, Downstairs Vila...
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Chapel of Perpetual Adoration

Date: 1982
Description: Interior view from the rear of the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, part of the Visitation Convent. Four people are sitting or kneeling.
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The Lounge King's Gateway Hotel

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Description: Interior view of a hotel lounge with a large fireplace, sofas and chairs. Caption reads: "The Lounge King's Gateway Hotel, — Land O' Lakes, Wis."
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Interior of Catholic Church

Date: 1908
Description: View down aisle towards the altar of a Catholic Church. A statue of Mary is on the left, and one of Jesus is on the right. Caption reads: "Interior, Cathol...
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Town Campus Motel

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Description: Two views, exterior and interior, of the hotel located at the corner of State and Francis Streets.
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International Shrine of the Father Kingdom

Date: 1964
Description: Text on reverse reads: "International Shrine of the Father Kingdom. International Schoenstatt Retreat Center. W284 N698 Cherry Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188." A...

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