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Civil War Cannon

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A Civil War cannon captured at the Battle of Shiloh, displayed at Camp Randall near the corner of Randall Street and Dayton Street. A fire station is visible in the background.

Date Created:
1950

Publication Information

Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 29 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison.112

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013U8W
Legacy ID
WHi 31894

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