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Library Skylight

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Original Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room amber-colored skylights. Subcontractor was the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. of Chicago.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
Harper, Blanchard

Publication Information

Creator Harper, Blanchard
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Blanchard Harper photographs, 1895-1906
Call Number (H31)97

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0125VY
Legacy ID
WHi 47924

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Wisconsin Historical Society Library Skylight

Wisconsin Historical Society Library Skylight

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