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Elevated View of Alley in City

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Elevated view from a hill of an alley connecting Park Hill Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue, looking west from the Interurban Line. There is a person on top of the hill. Text at foot of photograph reads, "Alley Between Park Hill Ave. & Mt. Vernon Ave. 20+02 Looking West from Line." The number "17" appears in the lower right corner.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Milwaukee Electric, Railway, and Light Co.

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Electric, Railway, and Light Co.
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Railroad Commission of Wisconsin formal case files: convenience and necessity, 1905-1931
Call Number M96-151 PH Box 14

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013CWU
Legacy ID
WHi 24418

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