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Black Eagle Service Station

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The H.W. Risberg & Sons Black Eagle Service Station, located at 1200 East Washington Avenue, at night.

Date Created:
June 26, 1946
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created June 26, 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number (V5)371

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011PFX
Legacy ID
WHi 34459

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