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Monona Lake Assembly Auditorium

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An exterior view of people sitting and standing outside of the Monona Lake Assembly Auditorium, which is partially obscured by trees. Designed by Morrison H. Vail of Chicago, built in 1900 by John H. Starck Co., John H. Findorff, vice-president. Torn down in 1943.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Monona Lake Assembly photographs, ca. 1880-1914
Call Number PH 634
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125874702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0137U9
Legacy ID
WHi 87594

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