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Photograph

Humboldt Avenue Bridge

Date: 05 11 1902
Description: Looking up the Milwaukee River to the Humboldt Avenue bridge, with the North Avenue dam in the background.
Photograph

North Avenue Dam

Date: 1923
Description: Elevated view of the Milwaukee River from the east bank at the North Avenue dam. Caption on negative reads: "Milwaukee River at North Ave".
Postcard

Milwaukee River Dam

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of dam on river. A bridge is in the background. Houses are on top of the hill on the right side. Caption reads: "The Dam, Milwaukee River."
Postcard

Milwaukee River Dam

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view of dam with a bridge further up the river. Buildings are along the shoreline and on top of the hill on the right. Caption reads: "Scene Above...
Historical Essay

Electrical Power

How Wisconsin Became an Electrical Pioneer
Discover the electrical innovations that made Wisconsin one of America's most important electric centers

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