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Berlin Arcade Building
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The Berlin Arcade building on the northwest corner of N. 3rd Street and W. North Avenue, just before opening. For decades, it was Rosenberg's, a popular women's clothing store.
September 25, 1913
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
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Berlin Arcade Building and Surrounding Commercial Area
May 19, 1914
The Berlin Arcade building on the northwest corner of N. 3rd Street and W. North Avenue, just after occupancy. For decades, it was Rosenberg's, a popular women's clothing store
Building on East Water Street
1900
N. Water Street between E. St. Paul and E. Buffalo Streets.
3rd Street and North Avenue
September 25, 1913
Looking south on N. 3rd Street from just north of W. North Avenue. On the right is the future Rosenberg's clothing store. Automobiles are parked at the curb, and pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
Joys Building
Elevated view of the Joys Building, located on the west side of N. Water Street between E. Buffalo and E. Chicago Streets. Several horse-drawn vehicles are parked in front of the building.
The Manhattan Block
October 20, 1914
Elevated view of the Manhattan Building (tallest structure) on North 2nd Street between West Michigan Street and West Wisconsin Avenue.
Yahr and Lange Drug Co.
Elevated view of the Yahr and Lange Drug Company on N. Water Street between E. Erie and E. Chicago Streets. There are horse-drawn vehicles parked in front of the building.
