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Car Wrecked by Falling Tree

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Car, wrecked by falling tree, parked next to a house at Edwards Park. The tree has been removed and sawed into pieces.

Date Created:
July 3, 1947
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created July 3, 1947

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.A1779-2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01224Y
Legacy ID
WHi 29960

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