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Cannon

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A Spanish-American War cannon sits on the lawn of the Lucius Fairchild mansion, located on West Wilson Street. The cannon was later moved to Camp Randall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Middleton Family

Publication Information

Creator Middleton Family
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.3.40

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137A0
Legacy ID
WHi 83146

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