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Chautauqua Grounds on Lake Monona

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Colorized view. Caption reads: "Chautauqua Grounds, Lake Monona, Madison in Distance."

Date Created:
1915

Publication Information

Date Created
1915

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
29 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.146

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013U8N
Legacy ID
WHi 32115

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