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Pabst Theatre
1935
Exterior of theatre on corner of Wells and Water Streets. There is a billboard for Kools (cigarettes) on the side. Streetcar tracks and parked cars are in front of the building.
Pabst Theatre on Corner
1935
Corner of Wells and Water Streets. A large blank billboard is on the side of the theatre. Across the road on the left is a sign for Blatz beer. A car wash sign is on the back right of the theatre b...
St. Josephat's Basilica
1936
View down street of St. Josephat's Basilica and the surrounding streets.
City Hall from Bridge
1936
View from bridge of City Hall at North Water, North Market, and East Wells Streets, and East Kilbourn Avenue.
The Wisconsin Club
1936
An exterior view of the Wisconsin (formerly the Germania) Club.
Brewing Kettles
1936
View from above of brewing kettles in the Pabst brewery in Milwaukee. There are workers standing on the ground floor, and in the far background is a large stained glass window.
