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Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
circa 1900-1909
The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," being towed into the Milwaukee harbor past a breakwater. Milwaukee North Pier Inner Light in the background. Caption reads: "Whaleback ...
"Carolina" Steamer
circa 1910-1919
View across water towards the "Carolina" steamer docked at Ephraim. Many people are standing on the pier. Caption reads: "Ephraim-Wis."
Light House at Entrance to Harbor
1910
Hand-colored postcard view of a pier and lighthouse at the entrance to Milwaukee's harbor. Two people sail in a small boat to the right of the lighthouse, and the city is along the shoreline in the...
Harbor View
1910
The "John A Donaldson" steamer in Green Bay Harbor. Caption reads: "Harbor View, Green Bay, 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."
"Pere Marquette 18"
circa 1910-1919
The screw rail ferry, "Pere Marquette 18." Man and boy watch from wooden pier in foreground.
