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Photographs

St. Rose's Orphanage

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Jackson Street. On top of the building is a sign that reads: "Orphan Asylum".

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Milwaukee.523B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013V5X
Legacy ID
WHi 54560

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West Water Street seen from Grand Avenue.

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Milwaukee Auditorium

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Water Street

Water Street

1895

Storefronts of East Water Street.

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Elevated City View

Elevated City View

1915

Elevated view of the city.

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Aerial View of Downtown and Milwaukee River

Aerial View of Downtown and Milwaukee River

1947

City Hall near the Milwaukee River.

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