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41.
Alexander Mitchell Residence estate lithograph
Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Lawns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Mansions -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Greenhouses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Horse-drawn vehicles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); North Ninth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.)
View of entire Mitchell estate showing original 1848 house, extensive greenhouses, octagonal pagoda and grounds. Horse-drawn vehicles, riders, and pedestrians walking on 9th St. and Wisconsin Ave. (la
42.
Alexander Mitchell Residence on Grand Avenue drawing
Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Mansions -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Greenhouses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Horse-drawn vehicles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Wisconsin Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Panoramic views -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Bird's eye view of Mitchell estate. Extensive greenhouses on left side of property and octagonal pagoda in center of drawing. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians walking on Wisconsin (Grand) Avenue
43.
Alexander Stewart Residence
South Kinnickinnic Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Porches -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Colonial style pioneer home with 2 over 2 double-hung windows and Victorian style addition. The porch has fretwork. This home was razed and replaced by retail shops.
44.
Alexander Stewart Residence front view
South Kinnickinnic Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Porches -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Duplex with two entrances and two chimneys. Colonial style pioneer house with Victorian style addition.The porch has detailed posts, cornices and fretwork.
45.
Alfred Uihlein Residence
Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Brick houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Towers -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Gables -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Oriels -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Fifth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Mansions -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Brick and stone home with a number of trees obscuring the view. Two gables protrude from the steeply pitched roof. The house is heavily ornamented. The home was razed in 1970. Corner tower and an ori
46.
Alley Entrances to Buildings near Capitol and Appleton
Alleys -- 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
47.
Alley garage on Brady
Garages -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Sheds -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; East Brady Street (Milwaukee, Wis.);
A small garage attached to a large building. Paving blocks form the bottom of the entranceway while three doors have been connected together to form a larger door. Dirt has been piled against the bott
48.
Alleyway off of Broadway
Alleys -- 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
49.
Alleyway with Overhead Powerlines Between Capitol and Appleton
Alleys -- 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
50.
Amory-Kosciusko Guard
Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Armories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Armories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, Brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; South Sixth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Close shot of armory entry from 6th Street. Parked cars and side of building in view. Includes Schlitz sign and neighboring home.
51.
Appleton and Burleigh in cold weather
Trucks -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Cemeteries -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street lighting -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Appleton Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); West Burleigh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Holy Cross Cemetery (Milwaukee, Wis.); Lincoln Memorial Cemetery (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Looking north from the intersection of Appleton and Burleigh. Holy Cross Cemetary sits on the left side of the picture and Lincoln Memorial Cemetary on the right. Trucks and cars pass through the inte
52.
Appleton and Burleigh in warm weather
Trucks -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Cemeteries -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Appleton Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); West Burleigh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Holy Cross Cemetery (Milwaukee, Wis.); Lincoln Memorial Cemetery (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Appleton Avenue divides Holy Cross Cemetery on the left from Lincoln Memorial Cemetery on the right. A detour sign warns that 76th street is closed.
53.
Arched architecture on a building on Kilbourn Avenue
Architecture details -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Windows -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; East Kilbourn Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.);
Two arched windows look out onto Kilbourn Avenue, accompanied by a matching arched door frame. The photo was taken very close to the buildings front, looking northwest.
54.
Archery meet at the Soldiers' Home
West National Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Asylums -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Veterans' hospitals -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center; People -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Archery -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Sports -- Competitions -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
People participate in an archery contest at the Ntional Soldiers' Home. A large round building is visible beyond the targets. In the background a freight cars are visible.
55.
Armory-Wisconsin National Guard
Wisconsin. National Guard; Armories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Richard Street (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Close shot of Richard Street armory entry and Center Street side of building. Includes a prominent turret. Wisc NG 1923 visible on cornerstone. Armory W. N. G. on decorative façade. Streetcar track
56.
Arthur Ave. Intersection
Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Arthur Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Roads, earth -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
An open intersection shows the roadway spreading off into the distance on the right. In the middle of the picture is an open grass area with a few people. A church spire defines the skyline. A power p
57.
Arthur C. Swallow Residence side view
Porches -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Brick houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Architecture details -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Lawns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Sunspaces -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Prospect Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.);
Two story brick home with iron roof cresting. Front porch features Ionic columns and elaborate cornices also visible on the roof. Windows of both stories are 1 over 1 round head Italianate style.
58.
Arthur C. Swallow Residence side view
Porches -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Prospect Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Brick houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Lawns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Two story brick home with a large covering of ivy. Porch features Ionic columns and elaborate cornices which are also on the roof. Windows of both stories are 1 over 1 round head Italianate style.
59.
Arthur Munkwitz Home
Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Brick houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Sidewalks -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Lake Drive (Milwaukee, Wis.);
Front view of home on North Lake Drive, now in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Two story brick and plaster home with brick wall separating house from sidewalk and street. Two door garage, utility door in center
60.
Astor Street across from Juneau Park
Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street lighting -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Astor Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Apartments -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
The street is flanked by trees and lightposts on the left, while large buildings line the right side of the street, including the Harborview Apartments. Behind the Harborview Apartments is the Cudahy
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