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Benter Barn — Alternate View

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Lois Benter's parents, Ervin and Alice Giese, and grandparent, Albert Giese, were the previous owners. The last cows to be milked were in August of 2000.

Date Created:
2004

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Date Created 2004

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Call Number 1011000068

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01328E
Legacy ID
WHi 78595

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