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Matthias Stein Residence

Date: 1884
Description: Subheading states the center building to be the oldest house in Milwaukee, and built by Matthias Stein in January 1838. The home is only two stories tall,...
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John Dietz Cabin

Date: 12 1910
Description: Cabin of John Deitz. Three persons shown are not members of the Dietz family. John Deitz was known for the Cameron Dam incident in which Deitz and a Saw...
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Street Game

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Description: Several boys play a street game in a residential area, two blocks away from the deserted playground.
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A Stone Fight

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Description: Children having a stone fight in an unpaved alley or street in an underprivileged neighborhood. Some of the boys are holding trash can lids as protection, ...
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Rhein Brothers Mattress Company Truck

Date: 1914
Description: Two men on an International truck operated by Rhein Bros., mattress company. The truck is parked outside a residence and is loaded with mattresses, box sp...

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