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Wrecked Safety Island

Image

Wrecked pedestrian safety island, University Avenue and Francis Street, struck by the Rev. George E. Hunt.

Date Created:
December 17, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
December 17, 1931

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.3159B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011ZYL
Legacy ID
WHi 18204

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