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Washburn Observatory in the Winter

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View of Washburn Observatory in the winter with snow.

Date Created:
1896
Creator:
Brown, Charles N.

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Charles N.
Date Created 1896

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison UW.632

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VPP
Legacy ID
WHi 25004

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