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Bechstein's Bathing Establishment
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Color postcard of a bathing place on the water. A hill is behind the building, and there are a signs for a swimming school and the Wm. Bechstein Co. Several houses are along the top of the hill on the right. Caption reads: "Bechstein's, Milwaukee."
E.C. Kropp Co.
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Swimming Schools at Milwaukee River
1910
Elevated view from bridge looking over at a hill leading down to bath houses and fenced-in swimming areas for beginners. Establishment of Wm. Bechstein. Caption reads: "Swimming Schools as seen fro...
West Side High School
Exterior view across street toward the high school. Caption reads: "West Side High School, Milwaukee."
Lake Front Water Tower
1910
Water Tower surrounded by trees. Caption reads: "Lake Front Water Tower, Milwaukee."
Wisconsin Street
1909
Elevated view of Wisconsin Street, looking east from the Post Office towards Lake Michigan. Date written in pencil on postcard reads May 21, 1909. Caption reads: "Wisconsin St., looking East from P...
Lake Front Water Tower
circa 1905
Water Tower from road, with a faux birchbark background. Caption reads: "Lake Front Water Tower, Milwaukee."
Milwaukee River Dam
1915
Elevated view of dam on river. A bridge is in the background. Houses are on top of the hill on the right side. Caption reads: "The Dam, Milwaukee River."
