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The photographer indicates that this view was taken from the Illinois Central tracks. The multistory, brick shot tower is visible in the left of the image. Constructed in 1856, it suffered from a fire in 1911 which burned the interior as well as the…

A woman and man are seated on the side of a partially submerged steam engine that has tipped over into waters of the Mississippi that have covered tracks near the Dubuque water front. Another woman is standing on the tracks. The engine overturned on…

A view looking east, of two bridges. The railroad bridge is on the left, and a passenger bridge may be seen on the right. The floor of the passenger bridge is constructed of wooden planks. Electrical and telephone wires and cables span the expanse of…

The bride, groom and another man and woman are shown standing on the alter steps in the front of a church sanctuary. Immediately behind the individuals may be seen an archway decorated with a large paper bell, white ribbons and bows. A large, open…

This brick building was one of the first constructed on the University Avenue campus of Dubuque College, now known as the University of Dubuque. Three entrances are visible. Two of the entrances are framed by towers with turrets on the top. Several…

This image was taken looking across the quadrangle at the front of the Chapel and tower that were under construction on the campus of Wartburg Seminary. Together with buildings shown in images LO 084 and LO 085, construction for the chapel and tower…

This image of Washington Junior High School was taken from Grandview Avenue, looking northwest. The building is constructed of brick with concrete details. An arched front entrance and short, square turret similar to those of the newly constructed…

A large, circular, concrete water reservoir is shown under construction. The interior of the structure has been completed, however no cover has been added. See LO 045 for another image of this construction. The number 1261 is written on a label that…

Men, women and children are seated on a large float draped in white bunting. A large sign that reads “WESTMINSTER” has been erected over the riders. The number 1363 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

The extensive yards and shops of the Milwaukee Railroad in Dubuque may be seen in the image. No engines are visible, however cars labeled “C & EI” and loaded with what appears to be scrap metal, caboose cars, box cars and tank cars may be seen. The…