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Harbor Scene

Date: 1935
Description: Harbor view along side of bridge, with people strolling around the bay, cars parked in a lot, and buildings with companies that export and import merchandi...
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Kenosha Harbor

Date: 1940
Description: A view across Kenosha harbor at the large Simmons Company factory building.
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Milwaukee Yacht Club

Date: 1940
Description: Basin or slip area. City buildings can be seen on a hill in the background. Various boats are in the river and on the shoreline. A path with stairs lead...
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Milwaukee Yacht Club

Date: 1940
Description: View from hill of the yacht club, with Lake Michigan behind. In the distance is the jetty, and the road along the shoreline is N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. T...
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Aerial View of Lincoln Memorial Drive

Date: 1953
Description: Aerial view looking north from the foot of Milwaukee's main thoroughfare, Wisconsin Avenue. Lincoln Memorial Drive winds its way along the lagoon in Juneau...
Postcard

Group of People on Dock near Ferry

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Description: View across water towards a large ferry docked at the fishing wharf. A large group of people are standing on the pier, and passengers are standing at the r...
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Frank Hurn with International D-40 Truck

Date: 1940
Description: Frank Hurn, driver for Davidson Transfer & Storage Company, wiping the windshield of an International D-40 truck. The truck appears to be parked near a har...
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Aerial View of Wharf

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Description: Aerial view of a harbor with a wharf in the foreground, and buildings and boathouses along the shoreline.
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Milford Harbor Waterfront Hotels

Date: 1910
Description: Street side view of waterfront hotels and amusements on Milford harbor.
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"Queen Mary" Ocean Liner

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Description: Elevated view of the "Queen Mary" ocean liner in port. The large ship features three large smokestacks, two masts and lifeboats. "Queen ary" is painted on ...
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The Harbor and Factories

Date: 1939
Description: Elevated view of harbor, boats, and factories.
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Church Street and Eagle Harbor

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Description: View of Eagle Harbor and the area surrounding Church Street. On the right, Ephraim Moravian Church, completed in 1859, can be seen among residential buildi...
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Hong Kong Harbor Scene

Date: 09 1951
Description: The large, ornamental office building of Thomas Cook and Sons on the waterfront in Hong Kong. The firm was one of the oldest and largest travel companies i...
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Beach Boulevard

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Description: Elevated view down Beach Boulevard, a boardwalk-like street with gift shops and carnival events facing the beach and harbor. Crowds of people are on the si...
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Plymouth Harbor and Memorial

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Description: View from Cole's Hill of the Plymouth Rock Monument, a granite canopy built in 1920 to house the Plymouth Rock. The inscription reads, "Erected by the Nat...
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Wychmere Harbor

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Description: General view of Wychmere Harbor, filled with small boats. Houses can be seen on the shore.
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Wychmere Harbor

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Description: View of Wychmere Harbor, surrounded by hotels. Docks, boats, and the bay can be seen in the distance.
Print

International Heavy Duty Truck Advertising Proof

Date: 1949
Description: Advertising proof for International trucks, featuring color illustrations of a truck driving through the rain, assorted truck parts, and a truck driving pa...
Photograph

Coast Guard Station

Date: 1915
Description: Six Coastguardsmen pose with an officer on the shore at the Coast Guard Station at Baileys Harbor. The men are identified as (left to right) Reinhart Hicke...
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Cornucopia Harbor

Date: 06 19 1958
Description: View over water towards storm damage in Cornucopia Harbor. West slip. There is a pile of wood along the shoreline in the foreground, with a boat moored jus...

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