Photograph
Olivia Townsend
| A woman is holding the handle of an unidentified gardening tool and posing in her yard. Caption reads: "Winning one of six plaques for yard beautification at the Hillside Terrace housing project last week was Mrs. Olivia Townsend, 1441 N. 8th St. Two garden clubs, 14 buildings and 121 individuals were honored by the housing authority." |
| Image ID: | 129938 |
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| Creation Date: | 10 02 1960 |
| Creator Name: | Conklin, James G. |
| City: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | CF 32912 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 7.5 inches |
| Bronzeville was an African American neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, circa 1910-circa 1950. This area, found within North Avenue, State Street, North 3rd Street, and North 12th Street was effectively formed by segregation, and became a cultural and economic hub for for its residents. For more information about the Bronzeville area in Milwaukee, visit the City of Milwaukee's webpage and the Encyclopedia of Milwaukee History. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
| Gardens |
| African Americans |
| Awards |
| Flowers |
| Plants |
| Clothing and dress |
| Eyeglasses |
| Neighborhoods |
| Outdoor photography |
| Portrait photography |
| Women |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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