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William Deering & Co. Works

Date: 1900
Description: William Deering & Company factory as viewed from across Fullerton Avenue. The factory was built by William Deering in 1880. In 1902 it became International...
Photograph

Capitol City Bank Building

Date: 08 30 1941
Description: Odd-numbered side of the 100 block of King Street, L to R: Majestic Theater at 115-17 King Street, Interstate Finance Corp. at 113 King Street, the entranc...
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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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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Station

Date: 1939
Description: View from street of the Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway station.
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City Hall

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of City Hall during winter with horse-drawn sleighs passing. A sign above the second story windows on the front of City Hall reads: "Welcome....
Painting

City Hall

Date: 1938
Description: City Hall, located at 2 W. MIfflin Street, was built from 1856-1858. The architect was August Kutzbock.
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Industrial Streetscape

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Description: Elevated view of industrial area. The building in the foreground has a sign that reads: "Machine Shop" on it roof. People are working in a large open area,...
Postcard

Madison City Hall

Date: 1900
Description: Colorized depiction of City Hall, 2 West Mifflin Street. Caption reads: "City Hall, Madison, Wis."
Photograph

Madison City Hall

Date: 1920
Description: City Hall. 2 West Mifflin Street, with large "Welcome" sign across the front. It was built in the Romanesque style by Donnell and Kutzbock.
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City Hall

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Description: View across street towards the front of City Hall.
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City Hall

Date: 04 29 1921
Description: Elevated view of City Hall at intersection bustling with pedestrians, streetcars, and parked automobiles.
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View of City Hall and Surrounding Buildings

Date: 08 23 1913
Description: Elevated view looking east from W. Wells street across the Milwaukee River. The E. Wells power plant (with arrow), Pabst Theater, and City Hall are on the ...
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Submarine in Milwaukee River

Date: 08 08 1919
Description: Elevated view up the Milwaukee River from Wisconsin Avenue bridge. A World War I submarine travels down the Milwaukee River. A crowd is gathered at the riv...
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Pabst Theater and City Hall

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Description: Elevated view looking northeast at the Pabst Theater and City Hall on Wells Street, east of the Milwaukee River.
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Lake Michigan from Wells Building

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Description: Elevated view looking northeast from the roof of the Wells Building at E. Wisconsin Avenue and N. Milwaukee Street. St. John's Cathedral is in the center o...
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City Hall

Date: 1904
Description: Elevated view looking north on N. Water Street toward City Hall. The streets are filled with automobiles and streetcars. Sidewalks are bustling with pedest...
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North Water Street

Date: 1910
Description: North Water Street with City Hall in the background. Numerous horse-drawn vehicles are driving along the street and parked along the curbs, and pedestrians...
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Bergh Monument and Fountain

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Description: Statue with City Hall behind. Building has large neon letters that say "Be Kind to Animals Week". Monument is a memorial by John H. Mahoney to Henry Bergh,...
Photograph

Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway Station

Date: 1900
Description: View of depot from the street. Taken about a block from the building, the image has a trolley, pedestrians, carriages, and signs for the Davison Theatre a...
Postcard

City Hall

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Description: Color image of City Hall with a welcome sign on the front of the building. The Henry Bergh monument fountain is in front, and a trolley is on the left si...

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