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Public Library

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Exterior view of the Sturgeon Bay Public Library, which opened in 1913 after a Carnegie Grant. Above the arched main entrance a sign reads, "Free Library."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)03941

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FU1
Legacy ID
WHi 79434

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