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Oneida Street Power Plant

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The Oneida Street (East Wells) power plant, on the north side of Wells and east of the Milwaukee River. Presently, the building is the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Creator:
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945
Call Number PH 6506.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0133ZX
Legacy ID
WHi 47405

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