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An Old Historical Landmark

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Cyanotype image with the caption "An old historical landmark" -- 1888 -- "The last log house in Frankfort" -- Burned June 1889.

Date Created:
1888
Creator:
Burmeister, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Burmeister, Charles
Date Created 1888

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 12 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Burmeister papers, 1864-1891, 1918, 1959
Call Number PH 1630 Page 40
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464340102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-gb0046

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01276P
Legacy ID
WHi 4564

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