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State Historical Society and Red Gym

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View along the front entrance of the Wisconsin Historical Society, across Library Mall towards the Armory (Red Gym or Old Red). Caption reads: "Gymnasium from the Library, University of Wisconsin."

Date Created:
1930

Publication Information

Date Created
1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison.1003

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013UN8
Legacy ID
WHi 51614

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