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Downtown Milwaukee

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Street cars and busy pedestrian traffic mingle in this view of the 200 West Water Street block in downtown Milwaukee.

Date Created:
1912
Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert
Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number (T355)53

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0131F2
Legacy ID
WHi 4690

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