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Downtown Milwaukee

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Grand Avenue at 4th Street looking east. The Alhambra Theatre is on the left. Pedestrians are on the streets and sidewalks, and horse-drawn vehicles are on the street. A Gimbels sign is on a rooftop in the background.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number PF Milwaukee.601

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Unique ID
W01311J
Legacy ID
WHi 54882

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