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The Lappin Block

Date: 1892
Description: The Lappin block, Ed. Carpenter, proprietor. Businesses on this block include: Bort, Baily & Co., Dry Goods and Carpets; A.F. Hall & Co., "The Reliable Jew...
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Milwaukee Free Press Building

Date: 06 08 1905
Description: Elevated view across intersection towards the Milwaukee Free Press building at E. Wisconsin Avenue and N. Broadway (built as Northwestern Mutual's home off...
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Man in Musical Instrument Store Room

Date: 1900
Description: A well-dressed man sits in a chair in a Schwaller Music Store on Pine Street. Various pianos are on display. There are signs for Sohmer Pianos and New Home...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage near Storefronts

Date: 1900
Description: Looking east across Pine Street at the F. A. Schwaller Music Store / Schwaller's Real Estate Office, flanked by Theodore Riel's dry goods and grocery store...
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Run on the First National Bank

Date: 04 1905
Description: Elevated view of street scene of a run on the First National Bank. The sidewalk is crowded with people, spilling into the street. A horse-drawn buggy is dr...
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Wisconsin Music Company Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Wisconsin Music Company of Madison, Wisconsin, with two elevated views of the Cable Company's Chicago and St. Charles piano and organ fac...
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Badger Talking Machine Shop Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Badger Talking Machine Shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, "exclusive dealers in Victrolas, Records, and Supplies," with a center oval medallio...

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