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Governor Nelson Dewey House

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The home of Governor Nelson Dewey, built in 1842 and later owned by Miss Abbey Phelps.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created
1890

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Lancaster.6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013SUR
Legacy ID
WHi 36784

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