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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

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View of foundation for lower loading dock, looking northwest. The Beavers Insurance Building, at 119 Monona Avenue, is in the background.

Date Created:
August 1, 1927
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created August 1, 1927

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.0207B-09

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AC0
Legacy ID
WHi 20818

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View looking south showing driveway, parking lot and north side of loading dock at rear of building.

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View from the roof looking northwest toward Beavers Insurance Building, the Wisconsin State Capitol and First National Bank.

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