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Home of the Braves
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View from rear of two boys, in semi-silhouette, wearing baseball mitts standing and looking out over the baseball diamond from the seating area of County Stadium, home of the Milwaukee Braves.
April 18, 1957
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
|---|---|
| Date Created | April 18, 1957 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 44 x 28 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 1000 (3) |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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