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King Street Cyanotype

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Elevated view looking up King Street, with the Wisconsin State Capitol in the background.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frank Custer local history research files, 1850-1960
Call Number M2001-157.142

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012HEX
Legacy ID
WHi 36032

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