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Groundbreaking

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Eleven men are standing during a groundbreaking ceremony in front of a Findorff crane. Two men are holding shovels. The sign painted on the crane reads: "Findorff, Builders of Madison Since 1890."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
24 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2017-100

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131FV
Legacy ID
WHi 133666

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