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Washington Monument
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A monument to George Washington located in Milwaukee's Court of Honor on the median between the lanes of West Wisconsin Avenue between 8th and 10th Streets. On the left a number of people are sitting along the curb.
1898
Dankoler, Harry E.
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W012P63
WHi 69191
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Midsummer Festival Monument
1898
View from across street of the Midsummer Festival Monument in the Court of Honor on the median of Grand Avenue. An electric street car is visible in the background.
Milwaukee Soldiers Monument, "The Victorious Charge"
1898
Women congregate near "The Victorious Charge," a monument to Soldiers who fought in the Civil War located in Milwaukee's Court of Honor on the median between the lanes of West Wisconsin Avenue. The...
Milwaukee Public Library on Grand Avenue
1898
View across Grand Avenue of the Milwaukee Public Library. To the left, the base of the Midsummer Festival Monument can be seen, and the George Washington monument is visible on the far right.
Cannon at Soldiers Home
July 30, 1898
A cannon at Soldiers Home adorned with American flags near a sign reading "Keep off the grass."
Tugboat Pulling Sailboat
1898
View across water of a tugboat pulling a sailboat towards Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.
Large Sailing Ship in Milwaukee Harbor
1898
A large sailing ship docked in Milwaukee Harbor.
