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Snowy Traffic Jam
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Winter scene of a snowstorm that hit Milwaukee just at rush hour creating a traffic headache for homebound commuters (seen here at Wisconsin and Milwaukee streets), although only four inches of snow fell.
February 2, 1967
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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W012A86
WHi 41224
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Milwaukee Snowstorm
1917
Winter scene with a pedestrian holding an umbrella during a snowstorm, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Man in Snowstorm
From a doorway framing the scene, a man is standing and waving in a yard during a snowstorm. Behind him an automobile is parked in a garage.
12th & Clybourne Traffic Jam
Slightly elevated view of cars, trucks, and buses in a traffic jam. A sign is on the right for Rocco's, under a neon sign to "Drink Blatz Beer."
Winter Traffic
1956
Elevated view looking on downtown street with traffic, in winter.
Man in Snow Near Automobile
1925
Winter scene with a man dressed in a winter coat and hat standing in the snow in front of a car.
Winter Night Street Scene
December 1, 1955
Neon lights up Wisconsin Avenue on a winter night in Milwaukee.
