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Winter Traffic

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Elevated view looking on downtown street with traffic, in winter.

Date Created:
1956
Creator:
Milwaukee journal

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee journal
Date Created 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 5000.334-342.0337

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0137R3
Legacy ID
WHi 104697

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