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Coast Guard Station
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Photographic postcard view across water towards the Coast Guard Station on Lake Michigan. Cutters are moored next to a sea wall. Caption reads: "Coast Guard Station, Manitowoc, Wis."
circa 1910-1919
Berkedal & Shimek (Manitowoc, Wis.)
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Shoreline at Manitowoc
1933
Elevated view of a stretch of beach and a factory with a smokestack along Lake Michigan. Caption reads: "Shoreline at Manitowoc, Wis."
Shipyards at Manitowoc
1930
Photographic postcard view of the shipyards from across the river. Railroad tracks are in the foreground. Caption reads: "Shipyards at Manitowoc, Wis."
The Old Government Lighthouse
circa 1910-1919
Illustration of a view across water towards a lighthouse and adjoining dwelling. Small boats are moored in the harbor. Caption reads: "The Old Government Lighthouse, Kenosha, Wis."
The "Sheboygan" in Winter Quarters
circa 1910-1919
View across water towards a paddle wheel steamer moored for the season. Caption reads: "'Sheboygan' in Winter Quarters, Manitowoc, Wis."
Electric R.R. Station, Shore Path, and Beach, Fontana
circa 1910-1919
View along shore path at Lake Geneva. An electric railroad stop is behind the trees. Rowboats, canoes and an excursion boat are lined up along the beach and piers. People are standing near building...
Private Yachts, at Lake Geneva Docks
1912
View from shoreline towards yachts moored at two long docks. Caption reads: "Private Yachts, at Lake Geneva Docks, Lake Geneva, Wis."
