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1. Southeast corner of E Wisconsin Ave and N Broadway Southeast corner of E Wisconsin Ave and N BroadwayA. W. Rich & Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.); Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Businesses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; East Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.)Southeast corner of E. Wisconsin Ave. (then Wisconsin St.) and N. Broadway, (looking southeast), viewed from Wisconsin Ave. A sign for A.W. Rich & Co. is visible toward the right side of the block.
2. South side of E Wisconsin Ave looking west, about 1876 South side of E Wisconsin Ave looking west, about 1876A.D. Seaman & Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.); L.A. Wheeler Dry Goods (Milwaukee, Wis.); Stark Bros. (Milwaukee, Wis.); Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Businesses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Furniture -- Industry and trade -- United States -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dry goods -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; East Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.)The south side of E. Wisconsin Ave. (then Wisconsin St.) looking west between N. Jefferson and N. Milwaukee strets, about 1876. Merchants pictured are A.D. Seaman & Co. Furniture at 137-139 Wisconsin;
3. South side of E Wisconsin Ave about 1876 South side of E Wisconsin Ave about 1876A.D. Seaman & Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.); Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Businesses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Furniture -- Industry and trade -- United States -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; East Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.)The south side of E. Wisconsin Ave. (then Wisconsin St.) between N. Jefferson and N. Milwaukee streets looking east. About 1876.
4. Backyard Shed and Alleyway on 10th off Burleigh Backyard Shed and Alleyway on 10th off BurleighAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Alleys -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric lines -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Sheds -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Winter -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Burleigh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); North Tenth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.);A large shed stands in the rear of a lot off of Burleigh, next to an alleyway. A sheet attached to the shed advertises Kotecki for city controller. At the end of the alley, homes are visible on 9th. P
5. View Down Burleigh View Down BurleighAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Pedestrians -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stone buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Burleigh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.);Pedestrians walk along both sides of the street. Cars are parked on either side of the street. Brick and stone stores, offices and shops fill the streesides. Power lines follow the street.
6. Open Lot at Mason and Broadway Open Lot at Mason and BroadwayAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Commercial buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; High-rise buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Pedestrians -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street lighting -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Broadway (Milwaukee, Wis.); East Mason Street (Milwaukee, Wis.);The southwest corner of Mason and Broadway stands open. Cars sit parked along Mason Street. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk. The tall building on the right still stands today. One building displays a
7. Looking North from Broadway and Kilbourn After Widening Looking North from Broadway and Kilbourn After WideningAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street lighting -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Broadway (Milwaukee, Wis.); East Kilbourn Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.);Traffic traverses the intersection of Kilbourn and Broadway. A variety of stores and services line both sides of the street. On the right, a streetlight contrasts with the light sky where Dahl Motors
8. Looking North on Broadway and Kilbourn Before Widening Looking North on Broadway and Kilbourn Before WideningAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street lighting -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Broadway (Milwaukee, Wis.); East Kilbourn Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Dahl Motors (Milwaukee, Wis.);Cars stand parked along Broadway looking north. An assortment of two and three story buildings line both sides of the street. In the distance is a raised sign for Blatz Brewery. Dahl Motors stands on
9. Capitol Drive and 31st Street Capitol Drive and 31st StreetAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric lines -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Capitol Drive (Milwaukee, Wis.);Just west of 31st looking west. Cars are parked along the street side during construction. A truck with a crane is parked near rail overpass. Large advertisements are attached to the overpass walls.
10. Billboard near the intersection of Menomonee and Broadway Billboard near the intersection of Menomonee and BroadwayAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Billboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Posters -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;The back of a wooden billboard plastered with advertisements. In the middle, duplicate advertisements for the Oriental Theatre list times and prices. Smaller bills for the Milwaukee County Community F
11. Earlier View of Poster House on Appleton and Burleigh Earlier View of Poster House on Appleton and BurleighAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Lawns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Litter (Trash) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Posters -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Appleton Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); West Burleigh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.);An old house on Appleton and Burleigh has been covered in advertisements and posters. Ads for Feminetts are most prominent. In addition, there are ads for Carl Moore at Fair Park and Pick's Club Madr
12. Raised View Down Capitol Drive from Teutonia Avenue After Construction Raised View Down Capitol Drive from Teutonia Avenue After ConstructionAdvertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Median strips -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Pavements -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Capitol Drive (Milwaukee, Wis.); North Teutonia Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.);Traffic stretches off into the distance on freshly-paved streets. Trees line both sides of the street. L-shaped medians provide turning lanes. A large billboard on the side of the road advertises Pabs
13. Two-Story House and Alley on Burnham Two-Story House and Alley on BurnhamAlleys -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Balconies -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Chimneys -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Porches -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Burnham Street (Milwaukee, Wis.);Looking southeast between 10th Street and 11th Street. A two-story wooden-frame building stands next to an alleyway. The second floor balcony forms a makeshift porch for the first floor. The roof feat
14. Alley Entrances to Buildings near Capitol and Appleton Alley Entrances to Buildings near Capitol and AppletonAlleys -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Billboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric lines -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;Looking southeast towards the rear of an assortment of buildings. Overgrown plants and tress obscure line of sight to Appleton Avenue. Garbage cans for an adjacent business stand together on the left
15. Alleyway with Overhead Powerlines Between Capitol and Appleton Alleyway with Overhead Powerlines Between Capitol and AppletonAlleys -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Commercial buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric lines -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Perkins Place (Milwaukee, Wis.);Looking north to Perkins Place. Cars sit parked at a large building across the street from the end of the alley. Large concrete slabs form the alleyway. To the right stands an asphalt parking lot with
16. Alleyway off of Broadway Alleyway off of BroadwayAlleys -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric lines -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Garages -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;Looking down an alleyway off of Broadway. A sign for the Harp tavern advertises Blatz beer. A parking lot with one car is visible behind a lightpost and a home. A low-roofed garage neighbors the build
17. Louis J. Petit Residence Louis J. Petit ResidenceAmerican Legion -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Alonzo Cudworth American Legion Post No. 23 (Milwaukee, Wis.); Fires -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Brick houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Prospect Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.)Classical style mansion badly damaged by a fire in 1937. The Georgian Revival brick building in the background was the Legion Post's new building completed in 1939. The mansion was razed.
18. Streetcar rails at Atkinson and 28th Streetcar rails at Atkinson and 28thApartments -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric lines -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street-railroads -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Atkinson Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.);Bare streetcar rails strech into the distance, while parked cars line both sides of the road. Apartment buildings line the right side of the road, while houses cover the left. Power poles line both si
19. Streetcar rails down Atkinson Streetcar rails down AtkinsonApartments -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street-railroads -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Atkinson Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.);A pair of bare streetcar rails line the middle of Atkinson Ave. at N. 28th St. Apartments dot both sides of the street, while a collection of houses sits further down on the left.
20. August Uihlein Summer Residence arbor August Uihlein Summer Residence arborArbors -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Pergolas -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trellises -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Women -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Ivy -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;Two young women sit on a bench under a large, ornate arbor covered with foliage. Ivy climbs the trellis and fence along a wide path or driveway. The summer residence is thought to be the farm located
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