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Elevated View of Wisconsin Avenue

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Elevated view up Wisconsin Avenue showing City Hall on the corner at Mifflin Street on the left, with the Post Office to the right. Further down is the Presbyterian Church. Lake Mendota is in the distance.

Date Created:
1868
Creator:
Jones, N. P.

Publication Information

Creator Jones, N. P.
Date Created 1868

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Madison, Wisconsin, stereographs, ca. 1865-ca. 1875
Call Number PH 517

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01422M
Legacy ID
WHi 40611

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