Milwaukee's reputation as city of breweries and German culture is illustrated by this postcard from 1931.
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Greetings from Milwaukee: Selections from the Thomas and Jean Ross Bliffert Postcard Collection, Archives. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries. Link to Image Source URL
A popular tag team in the 1950s and 1960s, Dick "The Bruiser" Afflis is pictured with his wrestling partner, Milwaukee-born Reggie "The Crusher" Liswoski.
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Accessed via FindAGrave. Image courtesy of Steve Guthrie. Fair use license. Link to Image Source URL
Debuted in 1977, the Milwaukee Ballet Company's annual performance of "The Nutcracker" remains a community favorite. This photograph is from the 2017 season.
The Salvation Army's 100th anniversary booklet, published in 1999, emphasizes both the organization's significant contribution to the community and its continuing presence.
Residents of 14th Street release balloons as part of a neighborhood festival held to celebrate the beginning of a mural painted near 14th Street and North Avenue in 1982.
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From the Historic Photo Collection of the Milwaukee Public Library. Reprinted with permission. Link to Image Source URL
After his first appointment in 1855, William Beck intermittently served as Milwaukee's police chief until 1882. Pictured here is an excerpt of his 1870 annual report to city officials.
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From "City Documents: Mayor's Address to the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee and Annual Report of the City Comptroller for the Year Ending March 14, 1870." Accessed via Google Books. Link to Image Source URL
In September 1906, the Cudahy Brothers plant caught fire and sustained significant damage. However, as illustrated by these images, the building was restored and running 49 days later.
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From "Patrick Cudahy: His Life." Accessed via the Internet Archive. Original held by the Library of Congress Link to Image Source URL
Two young boys and their mother perform a traditional Japanese song for school children gathered at the International Institute for Ethnic Spring Festival. The Japanese American Civic League was a member organization of the International Institute.
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From the Historic Photo Archive at the Milwaukee Public Library. Reprinted with permission. Link to Image Source URL
Team photograph of the 1979 Milwaukee Brewers. During this season they accumulated 95 wins, 66 losses, and finished second in the American League East.
The Norman Building, seen left in this 1895 view down Wisconsin Avenue, was destroyed by a fire in 1991. The Grand Avenue Methodist Church visible on the right was razed in 1908.
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From Milwaukee Illustrated, Special Collections, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries. Link to Image Source URL
In July 2010, southeastern Wisconsin experienced its worst flooding in state history. This photograph illustrates a severely flooded street in Wauwatosa.