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Axtell House
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Stereograph of the Axtell House building, with a storefront next to it advertising "Clothing Hats Caps Sailors Outfits". A bridge is on the left and a man is standing on it. Several boats are on the river, and some snow can be seen on pilings and piers. Located at the corner of Ferry and S. Water Street and seen from E. Water Street.
1869
Sherman, W. H.
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WHi 52955
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Axtell House - Anaglyph
1869
Stereograph of the Axtell House building, with a storefront next to it advertising "Clothing Hats Caps Sailors Outfits". A bridge is on the left and a man is standing on it. Several boats are on t...
Axtell House
1870
Axtell House, located at Walker's point on the corner of S. Water and Ferry Streets. There are pedestrians on the bridge over the river.
Milwaukee River
1870
North of Huron Street Bridge looking toward point near Grand Avenue crossing. A ship with several masts is docked on the river, and several large buildings are along the shoreline. A line of barre...
Milwaukee River from Bridge
1880
Stereograph. Part of a bridge is visible in the lower left corner. Under the bridge is a floating pier with advertisements painted on its sides. Another bridge crosses the river in the distance. A ...
Milwaukee River from Bridge - Anaglyph
1880
Stereograph. Part of a bridge is visible in the lower left corner. Under the bridge is a floating pier with advertisements painted on its sides. Another bridge crosses the river in the distance. A ...
City Hall and Pabst Building
Hand-colored view from the water. Buildings are in the background, a boat and bridge are in the center. A small boat with people in it are in the foreground. Caption reads: "City Hall and Pabst Bld...
