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Snowed In

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Platteville, Wisconsin home of the photographer after a snowstorm. Written on reverse: "Built in 1850, was first station of underground railroad in Wisconsin in Civil War."

Date Created:
December 1949
Creator:
Steinhoff, Walter J.

Publication Information

Creator
Steinhoff, Walter J.
Contributor
State Historical Society of Wisconsin. State Historical Museum (compiler)
Date Created
December 1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 552 (5)
Media Number
Box 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011DA2
Legacy ID
WHi 142156

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