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Grove Street
1905
South from National Avenue, a view on the south side of Milwaukee. A church steeple is on the distant left. An electric pole is on the left corner, next to a horse-drawn carriage.
City Hall
circa 1910-1919
A view of City Hall from the square, including the Miller Cafe, other businesses, pedestrians, and a streetcar. Caption reads: "City Hall, Milwaukee, Wis."
City Hall Square
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view from City Hall Square, including the Blatz Hotel, Pabst Theater, a fountain, and a streetcar. Caption reads: "City Hall Square, Blatz Hotel and Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, Wis."
Elm Grove Post Office
circa 1910-1919
View across street towards the Elm Grove Post Office and John Reinders Grocery Store. Caption reads: "Post Office, Elm Grove, Wis."
Washington Avenue South
circa 1910-1919
Hand-colored view down center of Washington Avenue, facing south, towards a church building on the horizon. The street is lined with sidewalks, buildings and dwellings. Three women are standing on ...
City Hall Square
circa 1910-1919
View through a City Hall archway of the city square, which includes a statue, a streetcar, and a decorative lamp post. Caption reads: "City Hall Square, Milwaukee, Wis."
