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Downtown Milwaukee
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Looking south from Wells Street. A boat travels along the Milwaukee River in the foreground. Landmarks left to right: Manufacturers Home Building, First National Bank, and the Pabst Building. Caption on glass plate reads: "View S. from Oneida St. Bridge".
July 13, 1915
Joseph Brown & Son
Publication Information
| Creator | Joseph Brown & Son |
|---|---|
| Date Created | July 13, 1915 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 6506.179 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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