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Milwaukee Public Museum
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View of natural history objects at Milwaukee Public Museum, including skeletons, stuffed birds and fish. There are two cuspidors on the floor in front of exhibit barriers.
circa 1890-1899
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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Public Museum #960
circa 1890-1899
Stereograph view of stuffed kangaroo, bear, fox, giraffe, llama, and ram behind a glass enclosure at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Text at right: "Milwaukee and Vicinity, Photographed by H.H. Bennett."
Old City Hall
circa 1890-1899
A group of men sitting and standing in front of Old City Hall (built 1860).
Public Museum Natural History Exhibit #959
circa 1890-1899
Stereograph view of an exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The exhibit features dinosaur bones and a preserved fish. Text at right: "Milwaukee and Vicinity, Photographed by H.H. Bennett."
Plankinton House
circa 1890-1899
Elevated view of exterior of Plankinton House from across the street.
