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Bentz Tavern

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The Bentz Tavern, located at 3076 N. 12th Street, photographed for the WPA Writers' Project.

Date Created:
1936
Creator:
Hone, Harold N.

Publication Information

Creator Hone, Harold N.
Date Created 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harold Hone photographs, circa 1936-1940
Call Number (W821)327
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126001802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph03538

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012OVW
Legacy ID
WHi 24422

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