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City Hall Square
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Elevated view of old City Hall building at right center facing the camera. Electric power poles are along the street, along which horse-drawn carriages and trolleys travel. A large clock is on the sidewalk to the right, and many buildings line the road into the distance.
1890
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City Hall
Color image of City Hall with a welcome sign on the front of the building. The Henry Bergh monument fountain is in front, and a trolley is on the left side of the building. Caption reads: "City H...
City Hall
1925
Elevated exterior view. Sign on front of City Hall reads: "Help Prevent Fires," and the Henry Bergh statue and fountain is in front of the building. Several cars and trolleys are on the roads.
Majestic Theater Building
Elevated view of Majestic Theater Vaudeville building, with pedestrians on the street, along with a streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles. The Schlitz Hotel is on the right, on the south side of West ...
Horse-Drawn Trolley
circa 1930-1939
Milwaukee trolley that is pulled by two horses. Original Falk caption reads, "Photos borrowed from Milwaukee County Transport for use in brochure 850801. Originals returned to County. Milwaukee str...
Union Depot
Union Depot with clock tower. Railroad station on left side, with clock tower. Park area on right with horse-drawn vehicles near the entrance. Caption reads: "Union Dept, Milwaukee, Wis."
City Hall
April 29, 1921
Elevated view of City Hall at intersection bustling with pedestrians, streetcars, and parked automobiles.
