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Superior Public Library
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Text on front reads: "Superior Public Library, Superior, Wis." A Carnegie Library, built in 1902 of brick in the Neoclassical style. It was the oldest Carnegie Library built in Wisconsin. An automobile is parked at the curb and pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
1915
Bloom Bros. Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.)
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Carnegie Library
circa 1910-1919
Photographic postcard view of the exterior of the old Carnegie Library on Superior Street. Caption reads: "Carnegie Library, Antigo, Wis."
Joseph Mann Public Library
1914
Text on front reads: "Public Library, Two Rivers, Wis." This Carnegie Library was built in 1914 of cream brick in the Prairie School style. It was funded by a $1000 donation from Mrs. Joseph Mann a...
Hotel Superior Fire
June 1940
Crowds stand in the street watching as a fire burns in the four story, brick Hotel Superior. Automobiles are parked at the curb and more people are walking towards the fire. Nine fire companies att...
Public Library
1910
Text on front reads: "Public Library, Stevens Point, Wis." Exterior of the Carnegie Public Library, built in 1903 after the receipt of a 1902 Carnegie Grant. A set of stairs leads from the sidewalk...
Hotel Superior Fire
June 18, 1940
A crowd of people view the aftermath of a fire that destroyed the four story brick Hotel Superior and a dozen stores and offices. Nine fire companies attempted to stop the blaze. A sign on the left...
Public Library
1907
Text on front reads: "Public Library, Ripon, Wis." A one-story brick and stone building with a basement level surrounded by sidewalks. A women is walking along the sidewalk. The Library was opened ...
