Milwaukee Street looking west, Janesville, Wis.

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The photographer set up just west of the river and framed this view with an elaborate street light to left and the Merchants & Savings Bank clock to the right.

Organized in 1875 as the Merchants and Mechanics Bank, it was known as Merchants & Savings from the early 20th century until 1981 when it moved to North Main Street and went through a series of names: Bank of Wisconsin, Valley Bank, M & I and is now BMO Harris.

Just past the clock is Smith Drugs. Notice the transportation choices include horse drawn carriages, automobiles and electric streetcars.