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Henry Vilas Zoo Primate House

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The Primate House at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), built in 1929 and extensively remodeled in 1995.

Date Created:
1939
Creator:
Hone, Harold N.

Publication Information

Creator Hone, Harold N.
Date Created 1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harold Hone photographs, circa 1936-1940
Call Number (W821)104
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126001802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph03538

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012P2I
Legacy ID
WHi 51987

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