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Industrial Streetscape
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Elevated view of industrial area. The building in the foreground has a sign that reads: "Machine Shop" on it roof. People are working in a large open area, and in the background is part of the downtown, with streets and a building with a clock tower.
Taylor, J. Robert
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Manufacturer's Home Building
1895
Building from across the river, with construction workers working nearby. Signs for the Boston Store and Diamond tires are on the roof, as well as lettered signs in various windows. A tall buildin...
Coal and Coke Yards on Milwaukee River
Elevated view of a large pile of coal sitting under a tarp, with an empty truck waiting nearby. Industrial buildings and water towers are across the river. One building has a sign that reads: "Unit...
Kroening Engineering Factory
Exterior view from a roof of the Kroening Engineering factory. Cars are parked along the street outside the building.
Freighter on River
Elevated view of a man standing at the front of a freighter, just above the name painted on the side, "James Laughlin". Industrial buildings and water towers are in the background.
Downtown River View
1900
View across river of a boat docked near a building with a sign for Adolph Meinecke & Sons (Manufacturers). In the background is City Hall.
Kroening Engineering factory
Exterior view of the Kroening Engineering factory. Cars are parked along the street outside the building.
