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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

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Ground being prepared for the construction of the U.S. Post Office, 215 Monona Avenue, showing Beaver Building (National Mutual Benefit Insurance), 119 Monona Avenue; Cantwell Building, 121 S. Pinckney; Wisconsin Auto Licensing, 16 E. Doty Street and other buildings along E. Doty Street and S. Pinckney Street. Snow is on the ground.

Date Created:
April 1, 1927
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created April 1, 1927

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.0207B-02

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011Z0A
Legacy ID
WHi 20811

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