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Elver House

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View across railroad tracks towards the Elver House, later the Wilson Hotel, on East Wilson Street.

Date Created:
September 17, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created September 17, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.2928B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014CEB
Legacy ID
WHi 6377

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