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City Hall in Milwaukee
1905
Slightly elevated view of Milwaukee City Hall. Caption reads: "City Hall, Milwaukee, Wis."
City Hall, The First One
1870
Portion of City Hall with a flag flying from the roof. There is another building across the street, and horse-drawn carriages and people on the road.
City Hall
1895
The Milwaukee Sentinel Semi-Centennial Souvenir. City Hall and street in front with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians.
Milwaukee Public Library and Museum
1940
The building has many classical architectural elements, including a dome. There is a large totem pole in front of the building. Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk and cars line the road in front.
Hotel Pfister Mezzanine Floor
1920
Mezzanine Floor (Interior). A flight of stairs is going up the left side of the image. Several chairs are set up overlooking the balcony. Various statues and paintings line the wall. Caption reads...
