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Manufacturing District
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Looking north on the Milwaukee River from approximately E. St. Paul Avenue (Clybourn Street bridge in the foreground). This features an elevated view of the manufacturing district surrounding the Milwaukee River.
October 23, 1913
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
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Goodrich Line Passenger Ferries
Elevated view of two Goodrich Line passenger ferries docked on the west bank of the Milwaukee River, north of the Clybourn Street bridge. The Pabst building and City Hall are in the background, wit...
A. Dahlman and Co. Wholesale Grocers
Elevated view of the northwest corner of N. Water and E. Clybourn Street, featuring A. Dahlman and Co., wholesale grocers.
16th Street Viaduct
August 27, 1910
Looking south towards the 16th Street viaduct over Menominee Valley from about Clybourn Street. Shows the surrounding industrial area and neighborhoods. Several horse-drawn vehicles are crossing th...
Milwaukee Commercial District
Elevated view of the Milwaukee commercial district looking north over the Milwaukee River from the Michigan Street bridge. Landmarks right to left: Pabst Building, Marshall & Ilsley Bank (smaller w...
"Christopher Columbus" Steamer Pulled by Tugboats
Looking north on the Milwaukee River as the whaleback excursion steamer "Christopher Columbus" is guided by tugboats at about St. Paul Avenue.
Humboldt Avenue Bridge
May 11, 1902
Looking up the Milwaukee River to the Humboldt Avenue bridge, with the North Avenue dam in the background.
