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Two Fishermen from the Frank Braeger Fishing Tug
1931
Two smiling fishermen stand before their fishing nets on Jones Island. There are floats attached to one net and a barrel with a jacket on top of it.
Fishing Huts on Jones Island
1892
Elevated view of fishing village on Jones Island, Milwaukee. Several fishing boats are docked along the shoreline. Large piles of lumber are in the foreground across from the island.
Boats Docked on Jones Island
1898
View from water of boats docked near houses on Jones Island. To the right two flags are strung up flagpoles near a building with a covered porch, perhaps a boathouse. Along the shoreline are nets n...
Docks at Jones Island
October 28, 1938
Docks and shanties at Jones Island, with smokestacks and cranes in the background.
Frank Braeger Fishermen
1931
Fishermen from the Frank Braeger fishing tugboat are standing for a group portrait in front of their fishing nets on Jones Island.
Elevated View of Railroad Yard on Jones Island
October 28, 1938
Elevated view of railroad yard and railroads cars on Jones Island. On the right is a large derrick or crane, and in the background are a number of freighters with large smokestacks.
