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Stroboscopic Photography Technique

Date: 04 1950
Description: A girl on a swing is the subject of photographers demonstrating a technique using high speed flash.
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Majorettes

Date: 11 03 1962
Description: Majorettes dancing in a parade. They were members of the Milwaukee Continentals marching band.
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Crowd of People at International Harvester's Milwaukee Works

Date: 1905
Description: A large crowd assembled outside International Harvester's Milwaukee Works. The crowd is composed mostly of men, but includes a few boys and at least one gi...
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International Harvester's Milwaukee Works

Date: 1910
Description: Birds-eye view of International Harvester's Milwaukee Works located at 1714 West Bruce Street. The factory was originally owned by the Milwaukee Harvester ...
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Workers Relaxing Outside Milwaukee Works

Date: 1914
Description: Workers relaxing outside International Harvester's Milwaukee Works. One group is crowded around a stage listening to a band while others are playing baseba...
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Walking in the Rain

Date: 1957
Description: A woman in business attire walking with an open umbrella on a rainy day in downtown Milwaukee. To her left is the Civil War monument, "The Victorious Charg...
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Stasia Pokora

Date: 08 29 1946
Description: Stasia Pokora, Executive Secretary of the American Relief for Poland, sang Polish songs, many of which she learned from Polish immigrants who roomed at her...
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Kunzelmann Esser Co. Parade Car

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Description: Kunzelmann-Esser Furniture Co. parade car parked in Kosciuszko Park at South 9th Street and West Lincoln Avenue.
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Court of Honor

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Description: Court of Honor, W. Wisconsin Avenue, looking west from N. 9th Street. The Midsummer Festival monument (with eagle) and Gesu Church steeples are on the left...
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Milwaukee Public Library

Date: 05 16 1902
Description: Milwaukee Public Library building (Central Library) at W. Wisconsin Avenue and N. 9th Street.
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Crystal Theater

Date: 1912
Description: The Crystal Theater at N. 2nd Street between W. Wisconsin Avenue and W. Wells Street.
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Motion Picture Advertisement

Date: 10 18 1921
Description: Billboard advertising the showing of "The Girl from God's Country," presumably at the Parkway Theater, 3417 W. Lisbon Avenue.
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Bergh Monument Fountain

Date: 1891
Description: Elevated view of fountain in front of the old City Hall, with a memorial to Henry Bergh (?-1888), founder of the American Humane Society. Several other bui...
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Bergh Monument and Fountain

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Description: Statue with City Hall behind. Building has large neon letters that say "Be Kind to Animals Week". Monument is a memorial by John H. Mahoney to Henry Bergh,...
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City Hall

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated exterior view. Sign on front of City Hall reads: "Help Prevent Fires," and the Henry Bergh statue and fountain is in front of the building. Severa...
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Civil War Memorial

Date: 1950
Description: Milwaukee Court of Honor, in front of the Public Library. View from below of the statue "The Victorious Charge" with four figures.
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Civil War Soldiers' Monument

Date: 1910
Description: View of monument from the sidewalk, with a church behind. Several trees and lampposts are visible.
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Civil War Memorial Statue

Date: 1935
Description: The Court of Honor, Wisconsin Avenue. The statue, "The Victorious Charge," is in the center, with a church behind. On the left are more buildings going int...
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Davidson Theatre and Hotel

Date: 1900
Description: Davidson Theatre and Hotal at 135-137 Third Street. Signs for advertisements identify the buildings that are visible. Carriages and people are on the road...
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Statue of Leif Ericson

Date: 1895
Description: Side view of the statue on a plinth with Celtic designs, with his right hand holding a horn resting on his hip. The statue is located in Juneau Park. On th...

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