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Milwaukee Commercial District
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Elevated view of the Milwaukee commercial district looking north over the Milwaukee River from the Michigan Street bridge. Landmarks right to left: Pabst Building, Marshall & Ilsley Bank (smaller white), First National Bank (which was later renamed First Wisconsin), and the Manufacturers Home Building.
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
Publication Information
| Creator | Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945 |
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| Call Number | PH 6506.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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