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Rennebohms Lunch Counter

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Steven O. Kimbrough enjoys a second cup of coffee at the lunch counter at the Rennebohm Drug Store No. 4 restaurant in the Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd. As a member of the University Board of Regents, former governor Oscar Rennebohm, the founder of the Rennebohm chain of drug stores, was active in the development of the University property as a shopping center.

Date Created:
1979
Creator:
Patch, Chuck

Publication Information

Creator Patch, Chuck
Date Created 1979

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 24 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Chuck Patch photographs, circa 1975-1981
Call Number PH 4331
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465565902121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129MY
Legacy ID
WHi 34015

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