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Milwaukee Downer "Quad"
1972
Left to right: Holton, Merrill, and Johnson Halls. Cars are parked along the road, including a Ford Gremlin and Chevrolet Camaro, in the lower part of the image.
Milwaukee Downer College
The college is set back from the road, behind a lawn with paths, benches, and trees. An observatory dome can be seen on the right side behind a roof. Caption reads: "Milwaukee Downer College, Milwa...
Milwaukee-Downer College Dining Hall Interior
1906
Interior view of the Milwaukee-Downer College dining hall. Places at the tables are set.
Milwaukee-Downer College
1936
Merrill Hall and other smaller buildings from across the street.
Milwaukee-Downer College
1904
Merrill Hall; front walk at entrance. A horse and carriage are parked at the entrance. Vines are growing up the side of the building on the right. Caption reads: "Downer College, Walk at Entrance t...
Milwaukee-Downer College
1904
Merrill Hall. The main entrance is across the lawn, and three women are walking down the road towards the building. Caption reads: "Merrill Hall, Milwaukee-Downer College."