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Other Image Formats

With the exception of the View Book Collection, the image collections described on this page are viewed by appointment only in the Frank P. Zeidler Room of the Central Library. All materials are requested and appointments are scheduled here. Same day access cannot be guaranteed. All research questions should be addressed via e-mail to mplarchives@milwaukee.gov  and will be answered in the order received.

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Breustedt Postcard Collection, 1906-1949 (MHPC-50)
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The Breustedt Postcard Collection contains postcards that were sent and received by the Breustedt family. The postcards are all of the Milwaukee area, with most of them sent in the early 1900s.

Milwaukee and Vicinity View-Master Collection, circa 1960s-1970s (MHPC-30)
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A collection of stereo images of four View-Master series showing the Milwaukee area and Wisconsin. Also included with the collection is a View-Master viewer.

Milwaukee Postcard Collection, circa 1890-1960 (MHPC-23)
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Milwaukee Postcard Collection (digital collection)
The Milwaukee Public Library Postcard Collection consists of well over 2,000 postcard images of the City of Milwaukee’s past and present. The Milwaukee Postcard Collection has images featuring Milwaukee architecture, businesses, bridges, churches, clubs, schools, fountains, harbor, river, parks, transportation, streets and other areas of interest.

View Book Collection 
Print indexes available at Humanities Desk
The books in this collection contain photographs and views of Milwaukee, including its buildings and parks.
Note: This collection may be accessed without an appointment whenever the Frank P. Zeidler Room is open.


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