Book/Printed Material Milwukee's century of progress,
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Image 1 of Milwukee's century of progress, DOM 00 16 07602006028 ADING POST 005020 01008000100019000 MILWAUKEE 1820 FROM THE ROUP I MILWAUK A Be Willian Seorge Brwee General fecretar DCilwaukee Ip sge 1 of Ommerce THIS IS A REPRINT…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 3 of Milwukee's century of progress, MILWAUKEBFS CENTURY OF PROGRESS Mn An historical review of the industrial commercial and civic development of Milwaukee in the one hundred years that have elapsed since the settlement was founded by Solomon…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 4 of Milwukee's century of progress, The conflict enacted here between man and the elements of nature was in the main peaceful and orderly but it necessarily involved the roughness of frontier life the hardships privations and the…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 5 of Milwukee's century of progress, The first schooner to arrive in Milwaukee was the Chicago Packet in 1823 thirty tons capacity the first large steamboat was the James Madison in 1845 The first ship to be built…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 6 of Milwukee's century of progress, said of her that she was conscientious and generous and a most fitting com panion to her splendid husband She died at Milwaukee November 19 1855 at the age of fifty years…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 7 of Milwukee's century of progress, Causes What are the causes for growth for expansion for success Are they to be found solely in a favorable geographic location In the cireum stance of environment Or possibly in the…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 8 of Milwukee's century of progress, their importance were clothing leather beer tobacco and cigars flour packed meats furniture brick sash doors and blinds cooperage etce ete Without following the various stages of development in the number and…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 9 of Milwukee's century of progress, Trunks The largest trunk manufacturing center in the world Delicatessen Fresh rye bread is sent daily to all parts of the United States This applies also to a large variety of fine…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 10 of Milwukee's century of progress, men breathed character into their productshonestly made and honorably marketed But what do the basie elements of economic vitality mean in their relation to the future They mean opportunity for a rising…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 11 of Milwukee's century of progress, prises Quality and service have been the watchword that has established repu tation and commanded tradequality of goods honest prices and service in selection and method of dealings One of the influences…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 12 of Milwukee's century of progress, Milwaukees Status as a Port Milwaukee is the leading port on Lake Michigan in regard to number of arrivals and departures total tonnage and valuation of the latter Milwau kees total tonnage…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 13 of Milwukee's century of progress, some of our products went to distant lands but we had no conception of the extent of our shipments or their exact destination The European war led us to believe that new…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 14 of Milwukee's century of progress, Among the more important projects under way now is an intercepting sewerage system to cost approximately 10000000 This system will eventu ally eliminate the diversion of sewage into the rivers and into…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 15 of Milwukee's century of progress, Park near the heart of the city No city on the Great Lakes has succeeded in reserving so beautiful a spot for public convenience and pleasure The park system is the admiration…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 16 of Milwukee's century of progress, tion of Commerce an institution which has become a dominant factor in the economic and civie life of the community It maintains a Traffic a Convention and a Credit bureau Its services…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 17 of Milwukee's century of progress, THE JUNEAU CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Imposing Exercises to be Held at the Foot of the Juneau Monument Located at the Lake Front The hundredth anniversary of the arrival of Solomon Juneau Milwaukees first…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 18 of Milwukee's century of progress, Chronology of Milwaukee Milwaukeename of Pottawattomie Indian originfirst spelled Milwah kie derived from Mannawahkiemeaning good land WisconsinOrigin of word The rapids of the Wisconsin River were called by the French boatmen Ou…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 19 of Milwukee's century of progress, 1836First court house built land donated by Juneau and Martin build ing served the early settlers as a meeting house temple of justice town hall and exhibition hall It was razed in…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 20 of Milwukee's century of progress, 1856July 21First through shipment of wheat to Liverpool by schooner Dean Richmond Cargo 14000 bushels 1856First propeller built The boat was named the Alleghany 1856November 14Death of Solomon Juneau while on a…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 21 of Milwukee's century of progress, Representative Milwaukee Concerns which have had a distinct part in Milwaukees Century of Progress NoteYou will find the following list vividly indicative of the many and diversified interests of Milwaukee The coneerns…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 22 of Milwukee's century of progress, MILLER BREWING CO Founded 1848 At this time when Milwaukees Brewing interests have suf fered a seeming death blow it is a pleas ure and a privilege for the publishers of this…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 23 of Milwukee's century of progress, GEORGE H RUSSELL CoO Founded 1850 Perhaps the strength of this Agency and its part in Milwau kees Century of Progress are best in dicated by the fact that their companies have…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 24 of Milwukee's century of progress, consists of the following departments College of Arts and Science Applied Science and Engineering School of Dentistry R A Johnston College of Economics School of Journalism School of Law School of Medicine…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 25 of Milwukee's century of progress, BURDICKALLENDIETAS CO Founded 1862 In the present offices a photograph of 9 men and 2 boys who constituted the force of Burdick Armi tage Allen printers then located at 416 Broadway where…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 26 of Milwukee's century of progress, NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL INSUR ANCE COMPANY Founded 1869 Last year this Com pany had a premium income of 3748 24884 from fire tornado marine and automobile insurance written in 42 states and Canada…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 27 of Milwukee's century of progress, panies are represented They are State General Agents for the Hartford Acci dent and Indemnity Co of Hartford Conn and the American Bonding and Insurance Co of Sioux City Ia This agency…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 28 of Milwukee's century of progress, WILSON DETECTIVE AGENCY Founded 1881 Charlie Wilson is an unusual detective While many de tectives know many people in the com munity few of them ever obtain such personal acquaintance and popularity…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 29 of Milwukee's century of progress, 300000 worth of their products to all parts of the world each year Many of their products go to Cuba Porto Rico Japan and Australia Officers G H Norris President E A…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 30 of Milwukee's century of progress, NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION CO Founded 1888 When Henry Ferge started business as a carpenter he laid the foundations for two businesses for from his efforts grew the Ferge and Keipper Co now the…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 31 of Milwukee's century of progress, ARCHIE TEGTMEYER Founded 1891 When a young man engaged in the jewelry business on the outskirts of the city some 27 years ago there was little to distinguish his store from other…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 32 of Milwukee's century of progress, PLANKINTON PACKING CO Founded 1894 Where 200 em ployees constituted the force of this concern twentyfour years ago 1300 are now required in connection with a volume of 20000000 a year of…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 33 of Milwukee's century of progress, Their products are now distributed in all parts of the country and their guarantee of no pay until they are all gone has become a famous slogan among hotel men building managers…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 34 of Milwukee's century of progress, tings are known in all parts of Wis consin and adjoining states The firm was originally known as the Wisconsin Mantel and Tile Company but was changed to the present style early…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 35 of Milwukee's century of progress, HANSEN STORAGE COMPANY Founded 1904 There are many con cerns which are burdened with problems of maintaining a sufficient stock of goods on hand to properly care for their needs A considerable…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 36 of Milwukee's century of progress, DAHLMAN CONSTRUCTION CO Founded 1908 Among the new buildings typical of Milwaukees recent substantial growth are the Milwaukee Athletic Club New Plankinton Hotel Waldheim Building Blackstone Apart ments Standard Paper Co Gridley…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 37 of Milwukee's century of progress, of Morris Wald and Fred Actor Proprie tors and their corps of 15 assistants is devoted exclusively to the automobile radiator business including the sale of new radiators of all kinds It…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 38 of Milwukee's century of progress, lic covering the commercial industrial railroad and limited lines Officers Orlaf Anderson President C L Hutch ins VicePresident H O Maxwell Sec retary Conrad Engsberg Treasurer C C Noble General Manager MILWAUKEEWAUKESHA…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 39 of Milwukee's century of progress, AMERICAN FIXTURE CO Founded 1916 This firm is engaged in the manufacture and development of patent adjustable electric light fixtures for industrial purposes which do away with the drop cords now in…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
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Image 40 of Milwukee's century of progress, said to be the largest monthly premium health and accident insurance company in the world Under Mr Zuraskis su pervision the twenty local representa tives and branch offices in the state have…- Contributor: Bruce, William George
- Date: 1918
About this Item
Title
- Milwukee's century of progress,
Names
- Bruce, William George, 1856-1949
Created / Published
- [Milwaukee, Wright directory co., c1918]
Headings
- - Milwaukee (Wis.)
- - Industries--Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Notes
- - Also available in digital form.
Medium
- 39 p. 27 cm.
Call Number/Physical Location
- F589.M6 B78
Library of Congress Control Number
- 18020103
Online Format
- online text
- image