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Steamboat "Clyde"

Date: 1870
Description: The sidewheel steam rafter "Clyde," which was the first iron hull steamboat. Sign on side of boat reads: "Dubuque, Reads Landing & Eau Claire." Agricultura...
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Woman Adjusts Motorcycle

Date: 1915
Description: A woman adjusts her motorcycle in the middle of a street. A motorcycle is parked next to her.
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Milwaukee Snowstorm

Date: 1917
Description: Winter scene with a pedestrian holding an umbrella during a snowstorm, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Unloading Ship in Milwaukee Harbor

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Description: Unloading barrels of goods from the "Ogdensburg" in the Milwaukee harbor.
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Accident in Milwaukee

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Description: On-lookers observing an accident, in downtown Milwaukee, of the Hamman's Express Line, piano and furniture mover.
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Grand Prize Automobile Race

Date: 10 1912
Description: Slightly elevated view of drivers making last minute adjustments to their automobiles at the start of the Milwaukee Grand Prize race (later called the Amer...
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Milwaukee Motorcycle Race

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Description: Motorcyclists at the start of the race, probably at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
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America Vessel

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Description: The screw passenger and freight vessel, America, docked. Sign on boat reads: "United States and Dominion Transportation Company, Booth Line, U.S. Ma...
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Sidewheel Excursion Boat at Wheeling, West Virginia

Date: 03 1866
Description: The sidewheel excursion, Phil Sheridan, at Wheeling, West Virginia in March, 1866. Sign on side of boat reads: "Cincinnati and Wheeling Packet, Phil...
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Sternwheel Steamboat J.S.

Date: 1907
Description: The sternwheel excursion boat, J.S., at a landing at Cassville. People with umbrellas wait on shore. Inscribed Souvenir J.S. The J.S....
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Steamer near Dousman House

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Description: The sidewheel excursion, "Saint Paul" of the Jo Packet Line, near the Dousman House, the "Senator". Caption reads: "Steamer near Dousman House, Prairie du ...
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Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party

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Description: The sternwheel excursion J.S., loading an excursion party below dock. Horse and cart in foreground. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion P...
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Steamer "Christopher Columbus"

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Description: The whaleback "Christopher Columbus" in the Chicago River. Caption reads: "STR. 'Christopher Columbus'."
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Tandem Zebra Team

Date: 1909
Description: Two men sit in a two-wheeled buggy hooked up to zebras, next to a fence near the Ring Barn on the left (which is still standing), with several male spectat...
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Davison Theatre

Date: 1912
Description: Exterior view of the Davison Theater. Caption reads: "Davison Theatre, Beaver Dam, Wis."
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Grand Avenue in Beloit

Date: 1915
Description: Trolley car driving along Grand Avenue, with people walking on the sidewalks next to storefronts. Caption reads: "Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis."
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Main Street

Date: 1925
Description: View looking down Main Street with storefronts and power lines lining the street. Caption reads: "Main Street, Black Creek, Wis."
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Covered Bridge through Trees

Date: 1920
Description: Bridge over river from shoreline seen through trees in the spring or summer. Part of the bridge is covered.
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Covered Bridge from the Water

Date: 1920
Description: View across water towards the partially covered bridge. A wooded shoreline is along the left and right.
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Exterior of School

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior view from street of entrance to the school. Children are walking and sitting on the front lawn and sidewalk.

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