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Milwaukee Postcard Collection

The Milwaukee Postcard Collection has images featuring Milwaukee architecture, businesses, bridges, churches, clubs, schools, fountains, harbor, rivers, parks, transportation, streets, and other areas of interest.


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The Milwaukee Postcard Collection has images featuring Milwaukee architecture, businesses, bridges, churches, clubs, schools, fountains, harbor, rivers, parks, transportation, streets, and other areas of interest. Some postcards are blank while others went through the mail, complete with a message and stamp.

There is an online finding aid with the full list of Milwaukee postcards.


Order Information

Copies of the images in this collection may be purchased. Orders must be placed online, using your Special Collections account.  Orders require accurate Title and Digital ID in order to be processed. You will find these details in the Description section below each image in the digital collection. The images are delivered electronically. For pricing information, please contact mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Important Copyright Information

By providing or allowing reproduction of materials from the collections, the Milwaukee Public Library does NOT grant permission to publish or exhibit. Reproductions are provided for personal research purposes only. They may not be copied or distributed. Written permission to publish must be obtained from copyright or literary rights owner and from the library for any publication or commercial use of copies. The researcher is responsible for compliance with the US Copyright Code (title 12 USC) and privacy rights outlined in Title 45 CFR 46. For information on permission to publish, please contact the Photo Librarian at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.