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Johnson Wax Building

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Interior of the main lobby of the Johnson Wax Building during construction. The building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Howe, John H., 1913-1997

Publication Information

Creator
Howe, John H., 1913-1997
Date Created
1935

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Mss 842

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133M2
Legacy ID
WHi 25933

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