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Abandoned Army Shooting Range

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Abandoned army shooting range at Truax Field, with Police Officer Lester Shore in the lower right foreground.

Date Created:
August 7, 1947
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created August 7, 1947

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 PH 6442.1211

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011RBB
Legacy ID
WHi 48365

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