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Longwell House

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The Longwell house, residence of Hugh Longwell. It was used for the first school in Somers Township.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Kenosha.32

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T01
Legacy ID
WHi 35404

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