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Elevated View down State Street

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Elevated view down State Street. The Orpheum Theatre sign is visible, and in the distance is Lake Mendota.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 202

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B1K
Legacy ID
WHi 75717

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