Title: Milwaukee-Chicago Scrapbook
Inclusive Dates: circa 1975-1985

Creator:

• unknown

Call Number: Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 52

Quantity: 0.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

The Milwaukee-Chicago scrapbook contains comparison photos of scenes in Milwaukee and Chicago. Short commentary has been written beneath each photo.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-mhpc0052

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The Milwaukee-Chicago Scrapbook contains 112 black & white photographs in a loosely bound red covered album. The photos are pasted on to black construction paper, with a short description written on lined paper underneath each image. The descriptions are in quotes in the contents list; they reflect the creator’s opinions and thoughts about those scenes, and the state of both cities at the time the scrapbook was created. The majority of the scenes depict Milwaukee, with some images of Chicago included for the purpose of comparison. The photographs are from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Some photos are duplicates.

The photos are pasted on both sides of black construction paper, with numbers in the lower outside corner. The album is in original order.

Milwaukee-Chicago Scrapbook, circa 1975-1985, Collection 52. Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• CETA Arts Program Photographs. Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 3.

• Historic Photo Collection. Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 6.

Access Restrictions

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.

Use Restrictions

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).

Custodial History

This album was purchased by the donor at an estate sale; the album's creator is unknown.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Joanne Barndt, 13 November 2018. Materials accessioned as a Historic Photo Collection.

Processing Information

Processed by Jennifer Pahl, Photo Librarian, 2018.

Box   1 Page   1-2	Aerial view of Milwaukee skyline, "Views of Milwaukee from First Wisconsin"
Box   1 Page   3	US Bank Center from across water, "Milwaukee’s only erection"
Box   1 Page   4	Aerial view of Milwaukee skyline, "Looking west from 1st Wisconsin"
Box   1 Page   5	Aerial view of Milwaukee skyline, "Looking south from 1st Wisconsin"
Box   1 Page   6	Downtown Chicago, "Downtown Chicago 'Unbelievable'"
Box   1 Page   7	Building debris in Chicago, "Downtown falling apart just slap 'em together"
Box   1 Page   8	Construction in Milwaukee, "Tear them down and take them away"
Box   1 Page   9	Construction in Milwaukee, "Replacements will follow"
Box   1 Page   10	Chicago residential area, "Poor houses in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   11	Milwaukee residential area, "Lower income in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   12	Boarded up building, "Abandoned homes in inner city"
Box   1 Page   13	Debris by brick building in Chicago, "A pigsty in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   14	Milwaukee dwelling, "Very wealthy family in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   15	Milwaukee dwelling, "Wealthy family in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   16	Milwaukee dwelling, "Middle income in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   17	Milwaukee dwelling, "Very wealthy in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   18	Chicago residential building, "Front of legalized prison in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   19	Chicago residential building, "Back of the prison"
Box   1 Page   20	Parklawn sign, "Well needed but long overdue projects"
Box   1 Page   21	Milwaukee dwellings, "Projects on 17th Vliet"
Box   1 Page   22	Chicago dwellings, "Backyard to projects in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   23	Chicago dwellings, "Front of disgusting projects"
Box   1 Page   24	Debris filled Chicago field, "New projects in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   25	Aerial view of Milwaukee, "View of hundreds of apartments in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   26	Milwaukee apartment towers, "Homes for the elderly"
Box   1 Page   27	Milwaukee Area Technical College, "Technical college"
Box   1 Page   28	Milwaukee Technical High School, "Public technical high school"
Box   1 Page   29	Pius XI High School, "Catholic high school"
Box   1 Page   30	Marquette University, "Independent university"
Box   1 Page   31	Milwaukee School of Engineering, "School of engineering in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   32	University of Chicago, "Beautiful university in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   33	Hawley Road School, "Public grade school"
Box   1 Page   34	Chicago schools, "Catholic school next to public in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   35	Sherman Park Lutheran Church, "Lutheran church in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   36	Church of the Gesu, "Most dominant church in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   37	Holy Cross Church, "Catholic church on north side"
Box   1 Page   38	St. Stanislaus Church, "Catholic church on south side"
Box   1 Page   39	Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, "Catholic church in 'Walker Point'"
Box   1 Page   40	Aerial view, industrial, "Picture of total industrialization"
Box   1 Page   41	Power fixtures, "Power to let the city run"
Box   1 Page   42	Allen-Bradley Co., "Major employer in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   43	Smokestack, "Big smoke stacks mean industry"
Box   1 Page   44	Allis-Chalmers Co., "Another large employer"
Box   1 Page   45	Construction work, "Employment through beautification"
Box   1 Page   46	Man power washing sidewalk, "Employment by odd job"
Box   1 Page   47	Old factory, "Older industry still providing jobs"
Box   1 Page   48	Smokestack, "Signs of progress"
Box   1 Page   49	Construction by Marc Plaza Hotel, "Signs of to be progress"
Box   1 Page   50	Railroad yard, "Menomonee River Valley means industrialization"
Box   1 Page   51	Glass building, "A beautiful factory"
Box   1 Page   52	Haze around smokestack, "Unfortunately production means brings pollution"
Box   1 Page   53	Debris in water, "The results are sometimes sad"
Box   1 Page   54	Overgrown hedge on fence, "Chicago street"
Box   1 Page   55	Debris filled Chicago field, "Chicago dump 1 mile from downtown"
Box   1 Page   56	Littered sidewalk, "Where is the municipal dept."
Box   1 Page   57	Debris filled field, "A real nice view"
Box   1 Page   58	Hole in sidewalk, "One mile from downtown Chicago"
Box   1 Page   59	Abandoned building, "A possible death trap for children"
Box   1 Page   60	Man hitting tennis ball, "Recreational facilities"
Box   1 Page   61	Summerfest sign, "Entertainment for all"
Box   1 Page   62	Milwaukee playground, "Playgrounds for children"
Box   1 Page   63	Teddy’s bar/tavern, "Night time recreation"
Box   1 Page   64	Row of fishermen, "Outdoor hobbies"
Box   1 Page   65	County Stadium, "Great American pastime"
Box   1 Page   66	Estabrook Park, "Eastside park facilities"
Box   1 Page   67	Fishing from boat, "A rich man's hobby"
Box   1 Page   68	Baseball diamond, "North side public diamond"
Box   1 Page   69	Juneau Park, "No facilities but beautiful scenery"
Box   1 Page   70	Steve’s (pool tables, air hockey, foosball), "Night time hang out"
Box   1 Page   71	Washington Park Senior Center, "Facilities for Elderly"
Box   1 Page   72	Police car, "One of many well needed conveniences"
Box   1 Page   73	Badger Home for the Blind, "Handicap facilities"
Box   1 Page   74	State patrol car, "Protecting our rights to live"
Box   1 Page   75	Man pinned to ground, "Purse snatcher apprehended"
Box   1 Page   76	Mount Sinai Medical Center, "Hospitalization facilities"
Box   1 Page   77	The Domes, "One of the true beautiful places in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   78	Milwaukee Public Library, Finney branch, "Neighborhood conveniences available to all"
Box   1 Page   79	School bus, "Rides to school free of charge"
Box   1 Page   80	Semi-trailer truck, "Transporting our supper"
Box   1 Page   81	Milwaukee public transit bus, "Economical, less hazardous transportation"
Box   1 Page   82	Wisconsin Ave., "Hustle and bustle of downtown Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   83	Railyard, "Transportation of goods"
Box   1 Page   84	Chicago 'L' train, "The best known mass transit"
Box   1 Page   85	Chicago expressway, "Rush hour expressway scene in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   86	Chicago taxi cabs, "Available, but expensive transportation"
Box   1 Page   87	Chicago public transit bus, "Transportation below the 'L' in Chicago"
Box   1 Page   88	Aerial view, "Downtown streets accompanied by traffic"
Box   1 Page   89	Aerial view, "New expressway to help distribute traffic"
Box   1 Page   90	Expressway signs, "Outflows of our obsolete expressway"
Box   1 Page   91	Police car, "Patrolling our highways"
Box   1 Page   92	Aerial view, "Aerial view from 1st Wisconsin"
Box   1 Page   93	Chicago expressway, "Disgusting expressway scene"
Box   1 Page   94	Pepsi semi-trailer truck, "Ruler of the road"
Box   1 Page   95	Aerial view, "The two fastest side streets in Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   96	Construction on expressway, "Repairs and expansion of expressway"
Box   1 Page   97	Aerial view, "Expressway cuts through downtown Milwaukee"
Box   1 Page   98	Expressway, "Inflow and outflow from suburbs"
Box   1 Page   99	Hoan Bridge, "Golden arches? No the harbor bridge"
Box   1 Page   100	Expressway, "4 lane expressway in Milwaukee? Never"
Box   1 Page   101	Parking garage, "Rates are hi-way robbery"
Box   1 Page   102	Large parking lot, "What a waste of space"
Box   1 Page   103	Parking garage, "Solution to parking problem: Build up"
Box   1 Page   104	Clybourn St. bridge, "Partial answer to downtown Milwaukee parking"
Box   1 Page   105	Multi-purpose building, "One floor of housing to one floor of parking"
Box   1 Page   106	Large parking lot, "Bigger parking lots than factories"
Box   1 Page   107	Aerial view, "Look at the wasted space for parking lots"