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View of Janesville from the South

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View from the south, with a railroad in the foreground, a river in the middle distance, and Janesville in the background.

Date Created:
1893
Creator:
W.H. Parish Publishing Co.

Publication Information

Creator W.H. Parish Publishing Co.
Date Created 1893

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Janesville.86

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014F69
Legacy ID
WHi 35007

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