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Mariner Tower

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Mariner Tower, built in 1930 at 606 West Wisconsin Avenue, standing to the left of the 1927 Schroeder Hotel in this elevated view looking east over lower buildings and large trees. The clocktower of Union Train Station is on the right. Lighted signage on the Mariner Tower reads: "Save at The Boston Store" and "It's Time for Graf's, The Best What Gives[sic]" and also "Drink Hydrox Cola." There is a billboard in the foreground advertising Calvert whiskey.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990

Publication Information

Creator Middleton, Forest, 1892-1990
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 4 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.8.3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013788
Legacy ID
WHi 129061

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