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Snowy Traffic Jam
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Winter scene of a snowstorm that hit Milwaukee just at rush hour creating a traffic headache for homebound commuters (seen here at Wisconsin and Milwaukee streets), although only four inches of snow fell.
February 2, 1967
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publication Information
| Creator | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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| Date Created | February 2, 1967 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 1773 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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