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Mitchell Park

Date: 1910
Description: Lagoon in the sunken gardens with the conservatory in the background. Caption reads: "Milwaukee, Wis. Mitchell Park, the lagoon, sunken gardens."
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Water Tower

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Description: Elevated view of water tower and Water Tower Park with Lake Michigan in the background. Caption reads: "Water Tower and Water Tower Park, Milwaukee, Wis."
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Aerial View of Mount Mary College

Date: 1940
Description: Aerial view of the college. Several buildings make up the college, surrounded by paths, roads, fields and trees. Caption reads: "Mount Mary College."
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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1908
Description: View across grounds toward the Company M Barracks, a two-story building with first and second floor porches. "Caption reads: "Company M Barracks, National ...
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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1905
Description: Lake near the home, probably Lake Hincks, which was named after General Edward W. Hincks who was administrator of the Home in the 1870's. The grounds consi...
Magazine or Periodical

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1870
Description: Magazine illustration of the home, titled: "Soldiers' National Asylum at Milwaukee, Wisconsin". The building is in the background, and in the foreground ar...
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National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

Date: 1930
Description: Looking southwest. The facility has since become part of the U.S. Veterans Administration Center at 5000 West National Avenue. Two paths and trees surround...
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North Point Pumping Station

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view from hill toward the building which has two large smokestacks. The Lake Michigan shoreline is on the left. In front is a landscaped area with...
Photograph

Ludington Patton Residence

Date: 1900
Description: E.T. Mix, architect. 1 Waverly Place, built 1872. Three-quarter view of the front and right side of the house. A sidewalk and trees are on the right, with ...
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Portrait of Lew Burdette

Date: 05 11 1961
Description: Portrait of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette.
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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."
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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 ...
Photograph

Joe Adcock Fields a Ball

Date: 03 25 1954
Description: Milwaukee Braves player Joe Adcock fields a ball during spring training.
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Bob Buhl at Bat

Date: 03 19 1954
Description: Milwaukee Braves player Bob Buhl during batting practice at spring training.
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St. Joesphat Church

Date: 1912
Description: Church and school seen from Kosciuszko Park. Located across a lake, behind some trees and bushes. A woman is sitting on some decorative stones next to the ...
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St. Josaphat Basilica

Date: 1941
Description: Elevated view of west side of Basilica, with the apse on the left.
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Red Star Yeast & Products Co.

Date: 1882
Description: First building of the 27th Street plant.
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St. Rose's Orphanage

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Description: Jackson Street. On top of the building is a sign that reads: "Orphan Asylum".
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Washington Monument

Date: 1900
Description: Washington Monument on Grand Avenue with a streetcar coming up the street in the background. Caption reads: "Washington Monument on Grand Ave., Milwaukee."
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Scottish Rite Cathedral

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Description: Exterior view of cathedral. A flag is flying from the roof on the right. Caption reads: "Scottish Rite Cathedral, Milwaukee, Wis."

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