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WHi 1839
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Fur Trading Post
1833
Illustration of the Solomon Juneau fur trading post at Milwaukee in 1833.
Jones Island
1912
A fishing settlement. Small buildings and boats line a bay, with sand and a piece of driftwood in the foreground.
Vieau Cabin with Historic Site Marker
1940
A replica of the cabin built by Jacques Vieau, now in Mitchell Park. A stone monument with a plaque sits in front of the cabin.
Dousman Warehouse
1870
Dousman Warehouse, East Water Street. Originally located on the wharf parallel with the river. Built and used by George and Talbot, brothers of Hercules Dousman, in 1839. They used it until about 1...
