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Milwaukee's Air Terminal

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Night view of the air terminal at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the foreground is the wing and propeller of a large airplane.

Date Created:
June 21, 1955
Creator:
Koshollek, George P., Jr.

Publication Information

Creator Koshollek, George P., Jr.
Contributor State Historical Society of Wisconsin. State Historical Museum (compiler)
Date Created June 21, 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 35 x 27 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Today exhibit photographs, 1948-circa 1959
Call Number PH 552 (5)
Media Number Box 6
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465660202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011D74
Legacy ID
WHi 142443

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