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Damaged Car at Gillespie-Blumer Motors

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Automobile with damage to left front hood and fender at Gillespie-Blumer Motors Inc., 814 East Washington Avenue.

Date Created:
October 14, 1944
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created October 14, 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.0338

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011QBH
Legacy ID
WHi 41167

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