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Construction of the Schoelkopf Automobile Dealership on E. Washington Avenue

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View across street towards the construction at 210 E. Washington Avenue. There is scaffolding in front of the building, and Emma Schoelkopf is standing in front wearing a fur wrap and holding a muff. There are stacks of bricks and other building materials in front of the main entrance. The Universal Flour building next door also houses a taxi and a printing business.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Schoelkopf, L. F.

Publication Information

Creator Schoelkopf, L. F.
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Louis F. Schoelkopf collection, 1905-1978
Call Number (S6)195
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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135AI
Legacy ID
WHi 113273

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