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Laying Asphalt

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A worker wipes his brow as he spreads asphalt on a driveway on a hot summer day.

Date Created:
July 7, 1988
Creator:
Overdahl, Ronald M.

Publication Information

Creator Overdahl, Ronald M.
Date Created July 7, 1988

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 26 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
W0137II
Legacy ID
WHi 9457

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