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North Avenue Dam
1923
Elevated view of the Milwaukee River from the east bank at the North Avenue dam. Caption on negative reads: "Milwaukee River at North Ave".
View from the West Bank of the Milwaukee River
July 11, 1912
Looking east on E. Wisconsin Avenue from the west bank of the Milwaukee River. The Pabst Building is on the left.
Manufacturing District
October 23, 1913
Looking north on the Milwaukee River from approximately E. St. Paul Avenue (Clybourn Street bridge in the foreground). This features an elevated view of the manufacturing district surrounding the M...
Goodrich Line Passenger Ferries
Elevated view of two Goodrich Line passenger ferries docked on the west bank of the Milwaukee River, north of the Clybourn Street bridge. The Pabst building and City Hall are in the background, wit...
"Christopher Columbus" Steamer Pulled by Tugboats
Looking north on the Milwaukee River as the whaleback excursion steamer "Christopher Columbus" is guided by tugboats at about St. Paul Avenue.
Holton Street Viaduct
June 8, 1902
Looking up the Milwaukee River to the Holton Street viaduct. In the center is the Gallun tannery. There is also a steamboat in the harbor, several lumber yards, and factories.
