First Wisconsin National Bank; Water Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Milwaukee Carnival; Parades -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Bank buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Horse-drawn vehicles; Bicycles; Pabst Brewing...
This picture was taken of the flag bedecked Wisconsin National Bank, on the northwest corner of what is now N. Water St. and E. Wisconsin Ave., during the second Milwaukee Carnival in 1899. The first one had been held the year before to celebrate...
Modjeska Theater (Milwaukee, Wis.); Modjeska Tog Shop (Milwaukee, Wis.); Mitchell Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Motion picture theaters -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Parades -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Fox Film Corporation; Automobiles
Parades! Milwaukeeans have always enjoyed them, whether it was this summer's grand productions or the more modest spectacle of Oct. 13, 1929, pictured here. A long line of decorated automobiles led by an outlandishly costumed, crowned gentleman...
Center Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Twenty-seventh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street-railroads -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; F. W. Woolworth Company; Walgreen's (Firm); O'Hanlon, Francis E; Hankin's Department Store;...
The intricate network of cable hovered undisturbed over Center St. at 27th St. in this early morning photograph in the 1940s. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic was light. At rush hour in earlier days, streetcars dominated the activity, winding...
Barnum and Bailey; Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows; Parades -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Third Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Horse-drawn vehicles; James Morgan Dry Goods
The last horse drawn wagon of Barnum's circus parade is just visible at the lower left, crossing 3rd St. and Grand Ave., now 3rd and Wisconsin, in front of James Morgan's Dry Goods House, whose sign advertises another location on E. Water St. And,...
Republican House (Milwaukee, Wis.); Third Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Kilbourn Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Hotels -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
During its heyday, Milwaukee's Republican House with its 109 rooms was considered a marvel of luxury. In typical late 19th century style, its exterior featured towers, old fashioned fire escapes, balconies, flag poles and other ornate elements....
Fourth of July celebrations -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Thirty-Fifth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Lapham Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Henry Tess Saloon (Milwaukee, Wis.); Zeke's Tap (Milwaukee, Wis.); Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Wisconsin --...
For a long time, Milwaukeeans have been celebrating the Fourth of July with parades and picnics. Here, flags are flying on two vehicles ready to lead the way from a local saloon for a day of enjoyment in this photograph from an Independence Day in...
