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Berlin Arcade Building and Surrounding Commercial Area

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The Berlin Arcade building on the northwest corner of N. 3rd Street and W. North Avenue, just after occupancy. For decades, it was Rosenberg's, a popular women's clothing store

Date Created:
May 19, 1914
Creator:
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Publication Information

Creator
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928
Date Created
May 19, 1914

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6506.167

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0134DY
Legacy ID
WHi 47971

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