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Milwaukee Fender Bender

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Passers-by help move a disabled vehicle after an automobile accident on Wisconsin Avenue.

Date Created:
1956
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 5117

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012ACZ
Legacy ID
WHi 40931

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