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St. Francis Seminary

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of the seminary of St. Francis of Sales. Caption reads: "Seminary of St. Francis of Sales, St. Francis, Wis."
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Concordia College

Date: 1915
Description: View across lawn toward the building at 32nd & Cedar Streets. Caption reads: "Concordia College 32nd & Cedar, Milwaukee."
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Grand Avenue

Date: 1904
Description: Elevated view of avenue west of Eight Street. On the left are two churches, a few other buildings, and trees. The road is split with a strip of land that h...
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Industrial School for Girls

Date: 1906
Description: Administration building for the school. The building has over three stories, and a covered main entrance. Caption reads: "Administration Building, Industri...
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Ivanhoe Temple

Date: 1910
Description: View down street toward the Temple on the right. There is a monument in the background at the end of the road. Caption reads: "Ivanhoe Temple, Milwaukee."
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Railroad Tracks near Milwaukee Bay

Date: 1937
Description: View down the hill toward the U.S. Coast Guard Station on the left with two communications towers on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Railroad tracks are just ...
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Milwaukee Downer College

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Description: The college is set back from the road, behind a lawn with paths, benches, and trees. An observatory dome can be seen on the right side behind a roof. Capti...
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Whitefish Bay Resort

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of people walking on a path by the Whitefish Bay Resort along the lake front. Caption reads: "Whitefish Bay Resort, Milwaukee."
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West Side High School

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Description: Exterior view across street toward the high school. Caption reads: "West Side High School, Milwaukee."
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Milwaukee Public Library and Museum

Date: 1904
Description: Front facade of building from across the street behind a median strip, which has a statue surrounded by a small fence. Caption reads: "Public Library & Mus...
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Mitchell Park

Date: 1913
Description: Sunken gardens at Mitchell Park, with the conservatory in the background. Caption reads: "Sunken Garden, Mitchell Park, Milwaukee."
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Sacred Heart Sanitarium

Date: 1904
Description: View across grounds toward the main building in the center with a lawn and paths in front. On the far left is a small attached building with a front porch....
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St. Mary's Hospital

Date: 1910
Description: End of wing on left is circular. Trees are in front of hospital in a small park area. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee."
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St. Mary's Hospital

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Description: Exterior view of hospital with trees and paths in a large area in front. Caption reads: "St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee."
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North and West View of Fire Damage

Date: 08 01 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "North and West View, St. John's Institute for Deaf Mutes, St. Francis, Wis. Aug 1, 1907." A partially burned stone and brick building...
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The New Auditorium

Date: 04 08 1913
Description: Text on front reads: "The New Auditorium, Milwaukee." A large brick building with stone trim, surrounded by a large lawn and sidewalks. Several people are ...
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Elk Monument and Railroad Depot

Date: 1915
Description: Text on front reads: "Elk Monument, Juneau Park and N. W. Depot, Milwaukee." Statue of an Elk on an elaborate plinth in a park with gardens, lawns and side...
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Gymnasium, Milwaukee Sanitarium

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Gymnasium, Milwaukee Sanitarium, Wauwatosa, Wis." A brick gymnasium at the Milwaukee Sanitarium, a privately held institution for the...
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West House, Milwaukee Sanitarium

Date: 1911
Description: Text on front reads: "West House, Milwaukee Sanitarium, Wauwatosa, Wis. A three-story brick building at the Milwaukee Sanitarium, a privately held institut...
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Lutheran Theological Seminary

Date: 01 27 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Lutheran Theological Seminary, Wauwatosa, Wis." The two-story building with a full basement and a large attic was dedicated in 1893. ...

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