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Harrison House

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"Gen." Wooster Harrison house. Sign in front reads, "Lincolns Abode/West Wing/1835".

Date Created:
1915

Publication Information

Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Fort Washington.9

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TZH
Legacy ID
WHi 3601

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