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Johnson House

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A man sits on the porch of the Johnson House hotel. The large wooden structure has a standing seam metal roof and tall chimney. "Johnson House" is painted on the front; large brackets support the porch roof.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number PH 155 J
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PE7
Legacy ID
WHi 67066

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