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McDonald Residence

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View of a large house of Greek Architecture, with Corinthian pillars or columns. Built by John S. McDonald, and later owned by the McMillan estate. General U.S. Grant was entertained here.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created
1920

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Fond du Lac.36

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013R3G
Legacy ID
WHi 31114

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McDonald Residence from Park Avenue and 2nd Street

McDonald Residence from Park Avenue and 2nd Street

1920

Home of John McDonald, Park Avenue and Second Street. General U.S. Grant was a guest at this home at one time.

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Exterior of Post Office. Caption reads: "Post Office, Fond du Lac, Wis."

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1930

View of the Bandstand surrounded by a lawn and trees.

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1920

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1920

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