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Lakeside House

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Stereograph of Lakeside House. This hotel, originally known as the Water Cure, was built on the shore of Lake Monona in 1855. It burned about 1870.

Date Created:
1868
Creator:
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906

Publication Information

Creator
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Date Created
1868

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
8 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.603

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UE1
Legacy ID
WHi 38335

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