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Cots in Armory

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Elevated view of rows of cots in the Armory (Red Gym or Old Red) building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dormitory installed in Men's Gym. A raised platform on the left has chairs and tables.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created
1918

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
24 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison UW.340

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VF3
Legacy ID
WHi 57627

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