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Interstate Dedication

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Dedication ceremony for a section of Interstate Highway I-90 near the Wisconsin Dells, with a group of Native Americans watching from above. A Dells Fargo Express Wagon is parked near the speakers' stand.

Date Created:
October 6, 1961
Creator:
Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)
Contributor Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) (publisher)
Date Created October 6, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frank Custer local history research files, 1850-1960
Call Number M2001-157.30

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HD1
Legacy ID
WHi 44766

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