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Manitowoc, The Gateway between the East and the West
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Bird's-eye view of Manitowoc on the shores of Lake Michigan. A map of the northeastern part of the United States at the top indicates Manitowoc's location in relation to the east coast. Caption reads: "Manitowoc. The Gateway between the East and the West."
1905
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River View
1905
Elevated view over the Manitowoc River where it meets Lake Michigan. Downtown Manitowoc is on both sides, and people are on bridges crossing over the river. Caption reads: "River View, Manitowoc, W...
Manitowoc Shipyards
1939
Elevated view of the Manitowoc shipyards on Lake Michigan. Two ships are being built. Caption reads: "Manitowoc Shipyards, Manitowoc, Wis."
Shoreline at Manitowoc
1933
Elevated view of a stretch of beach and a factory with a smokestack along Lake Michigan. Caption reads: "Shoreline at Manitowoc, Wis."
Coast Guard Station
circa 1910-1919
Photographic postcard view across water towards the Coast Guard Station on Lake Michigan. Cutters are moored next to a sea wall. Caption reads: "Coast Guard Station, Manitowoc, Wis."
Bay and Harbor Entrance
1904
Elevated view of Manitowoc and Lake Michigan. Caption reads: "Bay and Harbor Entrance, Manitowoc, Wis."
Bathing Beach
1934
View of a Lake Michigan beach. Three girls are sitting on the sand in the foreground. In the background people are in the water. A steamer is on the horizon. Caption reads: "Bathing Beach, Manitowo...
