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Map of the City of Milwaukee

Date: 1878
Description: This map shows block numbers, wards, roads, railroads, parks, and selected buildings and includes a "Milwaukee city street guide" as well as a guide to pub...
Photograph

Northwest Side Coal Company Truck

Date: 06 01 1937
Description: Elevated view of a man filling a bucket with coal from a dispenser on the back of an International truck owned by Northwest Side Coal Company. The text on ...
Photograph

Co-op Coal Truck

Date: 1939
Description: A man hoists a bucket of coal onto his shoulder from a chute in the back of an International D-300 truck owned by Co-op Coal. The truck is parked along a r...
Map or Atlas

Map of the City of Milwaukee

Date: 1887
Description: This map shows block numbers, roads, railroads, wards, and selected buildings. The map includes a "Milwaukee city street guide" and index to public buildin...
Photograph

Tews Lime and Cement Company Truck

Date: 05 18 1939
Description: Two men standing near the back of an International D-246-F truck outfitted with a cement mixer body. The truck is owned by Tews Lime & Cement Company.
Photograph

From Dome of Exposition Building Looking South

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Description: Stereograph elevated view from the dome of the Milwaukee Exposition Building looking south at the urban landscape. The cyclorama building in the foreground...
Photograph

Trinity Church — Corner 9th and Prairie Street #913

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Description: Elevated stereograph of the Trinity Church, surrounded by the rooftops of nearby homes. Text at right: "Milwaukee and Vicinity, Photographed by H.H. Bennet...
Photograph

Snoopy For President

Date: 08 14 1968
Description: A group of children are holding up hand-made signs, demonstrating for "Snoopy for President." Several children are wearing Peanuts t-shirts and sweatshirts...
Photograph

Father Groppi with Young Protesters

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Description: Father James Groppi marches with African American teenage girls who are carrying signs that read, "Stop Bussing For Segregation" and "Stop School Segregati...
Photograph

View of Toelle Avenue

Date: 1925
Description: View down dirt road running through homes and trees in a neighborhood. A man stands in the road. Text at foot of photograph reads, "Toelle Ave. 138+12 Look...
Map or Atlas

Perkins' Addition to the City of Milwaukee

Date: 1855
Description: Pen-and-ink on paper. Includes certifications signed by surveyor and by "John T. Perkins, by his attorney I.A. Lapham." Inscribed and signed certification ...
Map or Atlas

Palmer & Co's Addition to the City of Milwaukee

Date: 1857
Description: Caption reads: "THE LOTS embraced in the proposed Addition, are situated in the Fourth Ward of the City of Milwaukee, about twenty minutes walk from Spring...
Photograph

View of McMyron Street

Date: 10 31 1925
Description: View of dirt road running through homes and trees in a neighborhood. An automobile is parked in the foreground, at the end of the road. Text at foot of pho...
Map or Atlas

Martineau's Addition in the First Ward of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Date: 1858
Description: Map of Martineau's Addition in the first ward of Milwaukee as well as buildings and location of adjacent additions with landowners names.
Photograph

Elevated View of Alley

Date: 10 30 1925
Description: Elevated view of alley between houses in a neighborhood from railroad embankment. An elevated bridge is just visible in the far background. Text at foot of...
Photograph

Elevated View of Street

Date: 10 30 1925
Description: Elevated view of street through a neighborhood from a railroad embankment. A truck and driver can be seen in the intersection. An elevated bridge is just v...
Photograph

Football Field and Bleachers

Date: 1925
Description: View of football field and bleachers from railroad embankment. In the foreground is rubble against a wooden fence. In the middle of the football field a nu...
Photograph

View of Dirt Road through Trees

Date: 10 31 1925
Description: View of dirt road running through trees. A man stands in the road. Some homes can barely be seen in the background beyond the trees. Text at foot of photog...
Map or Atlas

Map of Section of Milwaukee Between Canal and Chestnut Streets and Washington and Western Avenues

Date: 1890
Description: Map of Merrill Estate property for sale and sold. Map reads: "Merrill Estate property (colored) lots marked X are sold for terms & prices inquire of S.H. C...
Map or Atlas

Maps of Milwaukee: Area Map

Date: 1940
Description: This map is pen and ink on paper and is 1 map consisting of 12 sheets. This map includes a numbered key labeling each area, all of which are represented ...

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