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Odd Fellows Hall

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The Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1837-1838, was the first to be built west of the Allegheny Mountains. The cornerstones were laid by Thomas Widley.

Date Created:
1838

Publication Information

Date Created 1838

Physical Description

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Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Mineral Point.40

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T95
Legacy ID
WHi 37560

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