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West Washington Avenue

Image

View of West Washington Avenue from the Capitol steps, with the Grace Episcopal Church steeple on the right.

Date Created:
August 24, 1945
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
August 24, 1945

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.A1139

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013C2D
Legacy ID
WHi 6432

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