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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

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Interior view of empty Post Office work room looking toward Wilson Street.

Date Created:
December 3, 1928
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created December 3, 1928

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-41

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011Z83
Legacy ID
WHi 20171

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