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Iron Block Building
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Elevated view of building on corner in downtown area. There are horse-drawn vehicles in the street, and pedestrians on the sidewalk and crossing the street.
circa 1890-1899
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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West Water Street Traffic
1885
Elevated view of West Water Street from Grand Avenue of horse-drawn vehicles, pedestrians, buildings, storefronts and power lines.
Grand Avenue and Bridge
circa 1890-1899
Elevated view of Grand Avenue and a bridge over the river, with streetcar and horse-drawn vehicles on the street.
Milwaukee down Broadway from Mason Street
circa 1890-1899
Elevated view down Broadway from Mason Street showing buildings, horse-drawn vehicles, and power lines.
West Water Street from Grand Avenue
circa 1890-1899
Elevated view of buildings and traffic on West Water Street, with horse-drawn vehicles and streetcars in foreground.
East Water Street
circa 1890-1899
Elevated view of Milwaukee looking down East Water Street.
Northwestern Insurance Company Building
circa 1890-1899
New Northwestern Insurance Company building, with horse-drawn vehicles in the street.
