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1. 814 Cedar Street 814 Cedar Street West Kilbourn Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame houses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; A view of the small wooden framed cottage located on Cedar Street. A sign in the yard reads, "Waukesha Beach for Chicken Steak or Fish Dinners Anytime." Another sign reads, "Gettleman for Sheriff."
2. Ace of Clubs Tavern Ace of Clubs Tavern Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Twenty-seventh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; A street view of the Ace of Clubs bar (1956-1979) showing a Blatz sign and portions of businesses on either side.
3. Ace of Clubs Tavern Ace of Clubs Tavern Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Twenty-seventh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; A street view of the Ace of Clubs bar (1956-1979) showing a Blatz sign and portions of businesses on either side.
4. Ace of Clubs Tavern Ace of Clubs Tavern Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Twenty-seventh Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; A street view of the Ace of Clubs bar (1956-1979) showing a Blatz sign and portions of businesses on either side.
5. Al Howard's Tap Al Howard's Tap Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; People -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Alcoholic beverages -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Beer -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Soft drinks -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Wells Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Construction -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Construction workers -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Front view of Al Howard's Tap (c.1949) tavern depicting construction on 7th and Wells Streets. A poster advertises a wrestling match: Gorgeous George vs. Walter Palmer at the Milwaukee Auditorium. Blatz...
6. Angeline A. Hudaj's Tavern Angeline A. Hudaj's Tavern Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; People -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Alcoholic beverages -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Beer -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Hotels -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; East Erie Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Construction -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Construction workers -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wide view of Angeline A. Hudaj's Tavern (c.1938) before demolition. A Moulin Rouge Café sign above the entrance advertises Lithia beer on tap while Pabst Blue Ribbon posters adorn the pillars. An sign...
7. Blatz on tap multiple exposure neon sign Blatz on tap multiple exposure neon sign Blatz Brewing Company; Breweries -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Blatz Brewing Company; Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Electric signs -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee Neon tavern Blatz beer on tap sign in St Francis. Multiple exposure shot for effect.
8. Bob-E-Lanes tavern Bob-E-Lanes tavern People -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; A man peers out a Bob-E-Lanes (1972-Present) bar window between a Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer neon sign hanging above and a banner sign advertising the same beer below.
9. Capitol Court Christmas tree Capitol Court Christmas tree Capitol Court (Milwaukee, Wis.); Christmas -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Christmas trees -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Shopping Centers -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Capitol Drive (Milwaukee, Wis.) Close up of a tall, lighted Christmas tree with a Capitol Court sign lit up behind it. The mall opened on August 28,1956 and was originally an open air venue. The mall closed around 2000 due to declining...
10. Capitol Drive between 63rd and 64th Capitol Drive between 63rd and 64th Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Pavements -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Capitol Drive (Milwaukee, Wis.); North Sixty-fourth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.); Burghardt's Sporting Goods (Milwaukee, Wis.); American Cancer Society (Milwaukee, Wis.); Looking west. Cars are parked along 64th Street. A Burgham Sports stands near the corner of 64th and Capitol. The orange brick building across the street housed the American Cancer Society and currently...
11. Cars parked by side of First Wisconsin National Bank Cars parked by side of First Wisconsin National Bank Banks and banking -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Milwaukee County Historical Society (Milwaukee, Wis.); Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; First Wisconsin National Bank (Milwaukee, Wis.); Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Photo taken before First Wisconsin National Bank moved to a different location. The logo of the bank can be seen hanging from the side.
12. Centennial Building Centennial Building Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Business -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Street signs -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Hydrants -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Milwaukee, Wis.) Long shot of three story Italianate brick building. "Centennial Building" placed in spandrel sign zone. Roundhead windows with keystone in arch. Signs read: Rochelle's, Wisconsin Novelty Co. Streetscape...
13. Chas. Mueller's Pavilion Chas. Mueller's Pavilion Taverns -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; People -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wooden-frame buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Alcoholic beverages -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Advertising -- Beer -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Miller Beer (Milwaukee, Wis.); Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Wide view of Chas. Mueller's Pavilion saloon showing a group of people posing near the entrance. Numerous Miller beer signs are visible on and around the tavern.
14. Christian Preusser Building Christian Preusser Building Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Business -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Commercial facilities -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Downtown -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Office buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Sidewalks -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Water Street (Milwaukee, Wis.) Drawing of four story corner building with clock shop on first floor. Sign above first floor states C. Preusser & Bro while one on top of building says C. Preusser's Block. Pedistrians visible on sidewalks....
15. Cicero Comstock Residence drawing Cicero Comstock Residence drawing Architecture, domestic -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- 19th century; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Business -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dwellings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Roads, earth -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Rotary Spader Manufactory; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Horse-drawn vehicles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Walnut Street (Milwaukee, Wis.) Drawing of brick residence and business. Arched top Italianate windows on storefront. "Comstock's" sign in cornice. Entry and stair to home at far end. Balustrade on first roofline. Home atop hill. Dentil...
16. Close up of Six Corners Restaurant sign Close up of Six Corners Restaurant sign Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Restaurants -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Lisbon Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Advertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Various vehicles are parked behind the sign in a lot. The sign indicates that the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and supper. The hours of operation: M-F 6am to 7 pm and Sat to 2.
17. Close up view of Six Corners Restaurant sign Close up view of Six Corners Restaurant sign Buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Restaurants -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; West Lisbon Avenue (Milwaukee, Wis.); Advertising -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Some vehicles are evident in background. Two buildigs are partially visible as well. The sign indicates that the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and supper. The hours of operation: M-F 6am to...
18. Commerce Building Commerce Building Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Business -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Downtown -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Streets -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Fourth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.) Long shot looking up at six story Commerce Building and tower. City streetscape also includes local businesses and passing and parked cars.
19. Commerce Building north view Commerce Building north view Awnings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Business -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Downtown -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Fourth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.) Close shot facing north of rear and side of six story brick building and tower. Sign zone above transom reads: "Commerce Building." Awnings on south sixth floor windows. Streetscape with cars, neon signs...
20. Commerce Building southeast view Commerce Building southeast view Building, brick -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Business -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Downtown -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Signs and signboards -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Stores and shops -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Automobiles -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; North Fourth Street (Milwaukee, Wis.) Close shot of six-story brick building and tower facing the southeast corner of N 4th and W Wells streets. Decorative terra cotta elements on cornice and tower. Tower was removed in 1956. Storefront windows...
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