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Card Players

Date: 03 20 1965
Description: Several men engaged in a serious card game at the Milwaukee Municipal Social Center, one of several centers devoted to social and recreational programs for...
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Anti-Nuclear Protest

Date: 02 25 1988
Description: A man hands out information while holding a sign reading "Stop All Nuclear Testing" in front of the Reuss Federal Building.
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Swearing Allegiance

Date: 05 02 1963
Description: During part of a ceremony, citizens raise their right hands and swear allegiance to the United States in the federal building to receive citizenship certif...
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Milwaukee City Hall

Date: 1940
Description: City street scene with City Hall.
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Bridge Over the Milwaukee River

Date: 1895
Description: A bridge crosses the Milwaukee River on Oneida Street, now known as Wells Street, looking toward the City Hall tower.
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Great Fair at Milwaukee

Date: 06 28 1865
Description: The Great Fair held at Milwaukee for the benefit of the Wisconsin Soldiers Home. The 130x130 foot building was constructed especially for the ten-day fair....
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Chamber of Commerce

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph of the Chamber of Commerce at the corner of Broadway and Michigan Streets. Western Union Telegraph is housed within the building.
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Milwaukee Water Works

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Description: A view of the Milwaukee Water Works building looking northwest.
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Milwaukee County Court House Marker

Date: 1900
Description: Plaque marking the site of the first Court House, first and second jails, and the first County Offices. Erected by Milwaukee County, the plaque has classi...
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Custom House

Date: 1855
Description: Clipping from a newspaper or magazine. Building on a corner with a Post Office sign on left side of building, Custom House sign on the right side. Horse-...
Postcard

Government Building and Post Office

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Description: Elevated view of the government building with a tower on a street corner. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk in front. Caption reads: "Government Building and...
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YWCA Building

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Description: Exterior of old YWCA building.
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Waterworks

Date: 1880
Description: Stereograph of the Waterworks looking northwest.
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Municipal Building

Date: 1966
Description: Angled view of building. An older brick building with a domed tower is behind the Municipal building.
Postcard

Post Office

Date: 1915
Description: Two flags are on top of the building, and the tower is on the right. Caption reads: "Post-Office, Milwaukee, Wis."
Postcard

Post Office

Date: 1931
Description: The tower of the building is on the right, with flag poles at various peaks on the roof. On the right across the street is a building with classical style ...
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Public Safety Building

Date: 1940
Description: Six story building with three flag poles above the main entrance. Several people are on the sidewalk around the building and cars parked on the road.
Postcard

Public Service Building

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Description: Slightly elevated view across street towards the building on a corner. Flags are on the roof on either end. A trolley is coming in from the right, and a gr...
Postcard

Public Service Building

Date: 1905
Description: View down street towards the building which has a crowd of people on the sidewalk. On the right is a small line of trees and a man in the Express No. 45 ca...
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East Water Street

Date: 1875
Description: Elevated stereograph of East Water Street showing City Hall.

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