A Better Map of the Milwaukee River
Paddlers, urban ecologists, and bridge tenders describe the river by use, water depth, and seasonal currents.
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The Last Shift at Tower Foundry
Three generations clocked in under the same south-side timber roof. On closing week, we sat down with the last mold-makers to ask what work leaves behind.
The mold-making floor at Tower Foundry on its final operating shift. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Three generations clocked in under the same south-side timber roof. On closing week, we sat down with the last mold-makers to ask what work leaves behind.
A Better Map of the Milwaukee River
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