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Chronicle Office

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Chronicle newspaper office, the first building on the townsite of Superior, built in 1853 by William C. Howenstine, John T. Morgan, and August Zachau.

Date Created:
1855

Publication Information

Date Created
1855

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
24 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Superior.10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RR8
Legacy ID
WHi 38203

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