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Tearing down Eau Claire House

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Tearing down Eau Claire House to make way for the Y.M.C.A. building. A man is standing on the roof. A sign in the street reads, in part: "Electric Light Heat Po[wer]".

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Eau Claire.39

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R04
Legacy ID
WHi 30679

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