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Photographs

The Grill Room

Image

A waitress sets restaurant tables in anticipation of evening business.

Date Created:
May 8, 1964
Creator:
Ahlhauser, John W.

Publication Information

Creator Ahlhauser, John W.
Date Created May 8, 1964

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137IP
Legacy ID
WHi 8310

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