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Soldiers' Orphans Home, Farwell House
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Group of people posing outside of Soldiers' Orphans Home, located on Spaight Street between Paterson and Brearly Streets. The building was originally constructed by Governor L.J. Farwell, about 1853, as a private residence. It was opened on January 1st, 1866 as the orphan asylum; Mrs. Cordelia Harvey, widow of Governor L.P. Harvey, was in charge. According to The Jefferson Banner, 23 January 1867, this photograph was sold for $3.75, with "35% of the proceeds to go for the benefit of the home . . . Every person should purchase a copy and thereby assist the soldiers' orphans of Wisconsin in obtaining an education."
1870
Diemer, Melvin E.
Publication Information
| Creator | Diemer, Melvin E. |
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| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Melvin E. Diemer collection, circa 1910-1955 |
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| Call Number | (D485)1678 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Wisconsin State Journal
