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Hawks Tavern

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Front view of Hawks Tavern, also known as Hawks Inn, with a person sitting on the porch. There is also a second floor porch. Posters are posted on a pole in front of the building.

Date Created:
1920
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 19 x 30 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number PF Delafield.20
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PDD
Legacy ID
WHi 30302

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