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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,...
Photograph

Majestic Theater Building

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Description: Elevated view of Majestic Theater Vaudeville building, with pedestrians on the street, along with a streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles. The Schlitz Hotel i...
Photograph

Maynard Meyer Office Building

Date: 1958
Description: Designed by Maynard Meyer, architect. The one-story building has a mural near the entrance, and a pierced wall on the other. To the right is a restaurant, ...
Postcard

Pabst Building

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of the building, with main arched entrance on the left. There is a bridge on the left over the river. Caption reads: "Pabst Building, Milwau...
Drawing

Water Street

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Description: Drawing of North Water Street. Supplementary text reads: "THE STREET OF BEGINNINGS. An Indian trail, leading from the tamarack swamps to LeClair' little ...
Photograph

View from the Top

Date: 1965
Description: Overhead view looking down from a tall building at passing traffic and workmen on suspended scaffolding near the sidewalk.
Postcard

City Hall

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Description: A view of City Hall from the square, including the Miller Cafe, other businesses, pedestrians, and a streetcar. Caption reads: "City Hall, Milwaukee, Wis."...

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