Summary Information
Riverview Album
circa 1906
Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 27
0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
A photo album of eight family summer cottages and
various scenic views along the Milwaukee River. Cottages and individuals in the
images are identified. The neighborhood is now known as Lincoln Park, and is on the
southernmost border of Glendale, Wisconsin.
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English
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Biography/History
Alfred Julius Breitwish (1871-1956) was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1888, he
started a commercial photography studio in Milwaukee with Frank Bishop, whom he
bought out a few years later. Breitwish photographed everything from studio
portraits to rural scenes, including Buffalo Bill Cody when he toured the state in
1896. In 1895, he married Victoria Gargen and they had three sons together. His sons
later joined him in his photography business, which was then known as A.J. Breitwish
& Sons. Breitwish was a member of several clubs and organizations such as the
Rotary Club, Knights of Pythias, Masons, and the Wisconsin Photographers'
Association.
Scope and Content Note
The album consists of 18 black and white photographs that are 9¾” x 8” in dimension.
It is entitled "Summer Scenes at Riverview on the Milwaukee River Half Mile North of
Lindwurm Park." The photos mainly depict the summer cottages of a number of
prominent Milwaukee families. The cottages are on what is now the southern border of
Glendale. The street identified as “Messmer Lane” is now known as Riverview Drive.
At the time of the photographs much of this area was rural. Also included are a
number of photos of the landscape, the Milwaukee River, and some of the summer
activities that these families indulged in, including swimming, canoeing, and
boating.
Arrangement of the Materials
The album is in original order.
Preferred Citation
Riverview Album, circa 1906, Collection 27. Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives,
Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Separated Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Originally included with the collection was a plat map of the area. The map was
folded many times and stored in a folder. To preserve the map, it was removed from
the folder, mended, encapsulated, and subsequently cataloged and added to the map
collection.
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all
in accordance with state law. The public may view collections from the Milwaukee
Historic Photo Archives by appointment at the Central Library. To request an
in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please
contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel,
privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection
(Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
Donated by Curtis L. Scherer, son of Myra Ludwig, date of donation unknown.
Materials accessioned as a Historic Photo Collection.
Processed by Brian William-Van Klooster, Photo Librarian, April 2006. Additional
processing by Rose Fortier, Historic Photo Librarian, May 2010.
Contents List
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Box
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Page
1
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August Clajus cottage (now 1114 W. Riverview Dr., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
2
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Otto N. Ludwig cottage (now 1124 W. Riverview Dr., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
3
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Rudolph Forrer cottage (now 1150 W. Riverview Dr., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
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Robert Messmer cottage (now 1210 W. Riverview Dr., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
6
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Joseph Fehrer cottage (now 5920 N. Sunny Point Rd., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
7
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Louis Stollberg cottage (now 5944 N. Sunny Point Rd., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
8
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Anton Conrad cottage (now 6006 N. Sunny Point Rd., Glendale)
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Box
1
Page
9
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Clajus and Ludwig cottages
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Box
1
Page
10
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Forrer cottage
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Box
1
Page
11
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Milwaukee River and pier off Forrer’s property
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Box
1
Page
12
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Clajus, Ludwig, and Forrer cottages
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Box
1
Page
13
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Milwaukee River
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Box
1
Page
14
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Riverview
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Box
1
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15
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Milwaukee River and pier off Forrer’s property
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Box
1
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16
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Milwaukee River and pier off Forrer’s property
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Box
1
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17
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Milwaukee River and Bender’s Bridge
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Box
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18
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Milwaukee River, sand bars below Bender’s Bridge
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