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Milwaukee River

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View down river toward a bridge. On the right are buildings lining the river with billboards and signs.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.388

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013UYF
Legacy ID
WHi 54081

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Wisconsin Street

Wisconsin Street

1915

View across river toward Wisconsin Street and the River Bridge. Caption reads: "Wisconsin Street, East from River Bridge, Milwaukee, Wis."

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Wisconsin Street

Wisconsin Street

1915

Wisconsin Street looking east from the River Bridge. Caption reads: "Wisconsin St. East from River, Milwaukee, Wis."

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Milwaukee River View

Milwaukee River View

1909

Railroad bridge over river and buildings at night. In the distance is a building with a clock tower. Caption reads: "River View, at Night, Milwaukee, Wis."

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Concrete Foot Bridge, Lake Park

Concrete Foot Bridge, Lake Park

1910

Elevated view over trees and bushes toward the footbridge. A building with a red roof is on the far right. Beyond the bridge is Lake Michigan. Caption reads: "Concrete Foot Bridge, Lake Park, Milwa...

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Wisconsin Street

Wisconsin Street

1905

Slightly elevated view of Wisconsin Street, with the bridge on the left. Caption reads: "View east on Wisconsin Street, from Grand Avenue Buscule Bridge, Milwaukee."

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Milwaukee River Dam

Milwaukee River Dam

1920

Elevated view of dam with a bridge further up the river. Buildings are along the shoreline and on top of the hill on the right. Caption reads: "Scene Above the Dam, Milwaukee, Wis."

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