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Titanic Survivors

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Description: Survivors of the Titanic sinking with Congressman William J. Cary and his Secretary, Richard P. Momsen, in front of the United States Capitol.
Postcard

Town Hall and Church

Date: 1932
Description: Photographic postcard view of a man sitting on the steps of Town Hall. The Catholic church is in the background. Caption reads: "Town Hall and Church, La P...
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City Hall

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior of City Hall.
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Eau Claire County Courthouse

Date: 1930
Description: View of the courthouse from the street, with cable car tracks running in the foreground.
Postcard

Edgerton Public Library

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Description: View towards the entrance to the Edgerton Public Library, with a sidewalk in front, and a driveway to the left of the building. An American flag on a flagp...
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Elkhorn County Buildings Through Trees

Date: 1910
Description: View of buildings through barren trees. There are patches of snow on the ground. Caption reads: "County Buildings, Elkhorn, Wis".
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McDonald Residence

Date: 1920
Description: View of a large house of Greek Architecture, with Corinthian pillars or columns. Built by John S. McDonald, and later owned by the McMillan estate. General...
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McDonald Residence from Park Avenue and 2nd Street

Date: 1920
Description: Home of John McDonald, Park Avenue and Second Street. General U.S. Grant was a guest at this home at one time.
Postcard

Elks Hall

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Description: View from street toward the building on a corner. Caption reads: "Elks Hall, Green Bay, Wis."
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Elks Club House

Date: 1906
Description: View from street toward the building on the corner. There is a horse-drawn carriage at the curb. Caption reads: "Elks Club House, Green Bay, Wis."
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Third Kenosha Court House

Date: 1925
Description: The third of Kenosha County courthouses, located on the corner of Sheridan and 56th Street. The courthouse cost $1,000,000 to construct. In the foreground ...
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Wausau Public Library

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of the Wausau public library with trees in the foreground.
Postcard

Oshkosh Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: View across street towards the Oshkosh Public Library, located on Washington Avenue. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899 and the library was finally co...
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Construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol Dome

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Description: Stereograph view of construction of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome during the construction of the fourth capitol building. Features the Capitol Square si...
Postcard

Historical Society of Wisconsin

Date: 1938
Description: Slightly elevated view of the State Historical Society at 816 State Street. Caption reads: "State Historical Library, Madison, Wis."
Postcard

The State Historical Society

Date: 1910
Description: Slightly elevated view of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Caption reads: "State Historical Library, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis."
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State Historical Society and Red Gym

Date: 1930
Description: View along the front entrance of the Wisconsin Historical Society, across Library Mall towards the Armory (Red Gym or Old Red). Caption reads: "Gymnasium f...
Postcard

St. Joseph Orphanage

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Description: Exterior view of the St. Joseph Orphanage, with lion statues at the entrance. Caption reads: "St. Joseph Orphanage, Superior, Wis."
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The White House

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Description: A view of the White House from the front lawn showing blooming flowers and small groups of people gathered by the drive.
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House on Walhall Estate

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Description: View across lawn toward a house on the Walhall Estate, built with Doric columns.

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