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Georgia O'Keeffe's Birthplace in Sun Prairie

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Georgia O'Keeffe's birthplace on the corner of Townhall and County T. The original building was burned down sometime in the 1970's.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator
Newhouse, John
Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

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
W0133XC
Legacy ID
WHi 3459

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