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Buildings along Milwaukee River

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View from pier or dock of buildings along the Milwaukee River, including a building with a clock tower. Signage on brick exteriors reads "J.C. Iverson Co. / Picture Frames, Mouldings, Mirrors," "B. Mock & Son Hotel Pfister Livery Stables," "The Worlds Breakfast, Quaker Oats," and "Espenhain Dry Goods Co. Wholesale & Retail, Carpets & Draperies."

Date Created:
1898
Creator:
Dankoler, Harry E.

Publication Information

Creator
Dankoler, Harry E.
Date Created
1898

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012P7U
Legacy ID
WHi 69194

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