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Union Saloon

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Exterior image of the Union Saloon. The saloon was owned by Joseph Krainik. Three men are standing on the entrance steps of the building and two men are standing on a plank sidewalk. Two of the men are drinking from bottles. There is a large sign the hangs over the sidewalk that reads "Union Saloon, by J. Krainik". The bar was on the corner, with an address of 401 N. 8th. The lower glass windows along the side of the building have interior shutters, and two of the upper windows have broken panes of glass.

Date Created:
1902
Creator:
Benke, Herman Conrad

Publication Information

Creator Benke, Herman Conrad
Date Created 1902

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 20 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Hermann Conrad Benke photographs, circa 1890-1910, 1936
Call Number (B451)28
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465807002121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012PN6
Legacy ID
WHi 93800

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