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Panoramic View of Madison
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Panoramic view of Madison, taken from the roof of South Hall. This reduced copy was made from original negatives by E.C. Nielson. Labels for both Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, along with indexed numbers for various other landmarks, have been embedded within the image.
1870
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Publication Information
| Creator | Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906 |
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| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 92 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | Oversize 3-3337 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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