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Poster

The Burning of Chicago

Date: 1871
Description: Bird's-eye view of the Chicago fire of October 8, 1871. The hand-colored lithograph was published by Currier and Ives.
Painting

Manitowoc From the North Side

Date: 1856
Description: View of Manitowoc from the north side.
Photograph

Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 05 28 1948
Description: Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. A float of a Viking ship is being pulled by a vehicle decorated as a fish, "the Spirit of Sca...
Photograph

The "James E. McAlpine"

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Description: Freighter on the Milwaukee River.
Photograph

Steamers on the Hudson River

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Description: Elevated view of the two steamships, including the James T. Brett, on the Hudson River, with the central business district of the city in the background.
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 334-342

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Description: Star of our Jesus, so extra bright
Make me a country child just for tonight

Bur Grinnerung an die
Jubiläumsfeier der Freien Gemeinde von Sauf ...
Photograph

North and South Harbor Tracts

Date: 06 14 1961
Description: Aerial view of North and South Harbor Tracts, looking north from South Pier No. 2. There are skyscrapers in the background. there are multiple items of mac...
Photograph

Ship Channel

Date: 1898
Description: Bird's-eye view of the Manitowoc Harbor facing east from Northern Grain Company's Elevator B. In the foreground, Mathews & Keith's pile driver scow is secu...
Postcard

Views of Racine

Date: 12 22 1908
Description: Text reads: "Views of Racine, Wis." A collage of 12 postcards with views of buildings, landmarks and ships.

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