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King Street

Image

King Street, looking past the Majestic Theater, with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the background.

Date Created:
1954
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator
Newhouse, John
Date Created
1954

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.578

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use
This image is © copyrighted property of Wisconsin State Journal and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society
Rights Holder
Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133VG
Legacy ID
WHi 3257

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