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Sweeping Porch

Date: 1909
Description: Woman sweeping snow off a porch. She is wearing a dress and apron.
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Kleinstueber Machine Shop

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Description: Elevated view of Kleinstueber's Machine Shop, where Christopher Latham Sholes perfected his typewriter. The sign on the top of the building reads: "Brass F...
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Steelworkers Costume Party

Date: 12 20 1947
Description: Members of Local 1114, United Steelworkers of America (Harnischfeger Corporation) at a holiday costume party.
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Church on Easter Sunday

Date: 04 06 1969
Description: Children walking out of church after the Easter Sunday service at St. James United Methodist Church at 1114 West Brown Street.
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Lake Michigan Shore Bluffs

Date: 1877
Description: View of bluffs and buildings on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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St. Josaphat's Church Construction Workers

Date: 1910
Description: Construction workers are posed in front of the partially-built St. Josaphat's Church on scaffolding and wooden steps near large columns. There are two chil...
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Bijou Opera House

Date: 1889
Description: Souvenir Booklet for the opening night of August 19. Interior view showing part of the stage, floor seating, stairs, and the three levels of balcony seati...
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Home of John Johnston

Date: 1895
Description: Home of John Johnston (1836-1904), a successful Milwaukee banker, at 645 Franklin Place, also know as "The Lion House." Home is set back from the road, wit...
Postcard

Juneau Park

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Description: Train station in the distance, with a man standing in the foreground on steps leading down to the lake, near a fenced-in pond. On the left are railroad tra...
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Joseph B. Kalvelage House

Date: 1977
Description: Exterior of house, located at 2432 West Kilbourn Avenue. House has three levels, and is surrounded by trees.
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Kalvelage House

Date: 1977
Description: Interior of 2432 West Kilbourn Avenue. Carved wood newel post of a head with floral and curving motifs. Carpeted stairs are on the left, with large ropes a...
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Kremer Homestead

Date: 1897
Description: Located on 4th Street; only the first floor is visible through the trees. The house sits on a small hill above the street. Two chairs sit in the lawn on ...
Postcard

Lake Park Terrace

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Description: View looking down toward a curving stairway leading down to a terrace with columns and ornate railings. In the background is a flagpole on the overlook to ...
Postcard

Lake Park Stone Stairway

Date: 1909
Description: Stone Stairway. At the top there is a decorative balcony overlooking the stairway, and part of a building can be seen. Caption reads: "Stone Stairway, Lake...
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Pabst Theatre Stage Entrance

Date: 1968
Description: Exterior of stage entrance. The state door is below a fire escape that connects to a white balcony to the right. Below the balcony is a poster for the Mil...
Postcard

Hotel Pfister Mezzanine Floor

Date: 1920
Description: Mezzanine Floor (Interior). A flight of stairs is going up the left side of the image. Several chairs are set up overlooking the balcony. Various statues ...
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Schiltz Brewery

Date: 07 1952
Description: Train cars are parked near a tall building with a fire escape.
Postcard

Town Club

Date: 1904
Description: Exterior of building from across the street. A flight of steps leads up from the sidewalk to a side entrance. Caption reads: "Town Club, Milwaukee."
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Sidewalk with Snow

Date: 1876
Description: Stereograph. Winter scene of a residential area, looking down a snowy sidewalk near a retaining wall and a fence in Milwaukee, with a horse-drawn carriage...
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Men at the Crossing Store

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Description: Men walking near the railroad Crossing Store. Above the store is a bridge providing a walkway over the railroad tracks.

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