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Dewey's Victory Arch
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Wisconsin Semi-Centennial ceremonial archway erected at State and Mifflin Streets to celebrate Admiral George Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The State Saloon is visible through the archway, on the 100 block of State Street.
1898
Brown, Charles N.
Publication Information
| Creator | Brown, Charles N. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1898 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Charles Newton Brown family papers, 1816-1994 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (B82)1615 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464676902121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00231 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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