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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

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Exterior view of stone walls and pillars going up on the second floor, with window framing in place. View of front looking east from Monona Avenue.

Date Created:
February 1, 1928
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created February 1, 1928

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-21

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C4G
Legacy ID
WHi 20247

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U.S. Post Office Under Construction

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U.S. Post Office under construction at 215 Monona Avenue. Scaffolding is in place as stone walls and pillars rise on the second floor, in a view of the front, looking east from Monona Avenue.

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June 1, 1928

Wilson Street side of post office and courthouse nearly completed. There is an automobile parked along the curb in front.

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July 2, 1928

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

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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

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U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Under Construction

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Doty Street side of post office and courthouse nearly completed. Three automobiles are parked at the curb in front of the building. The construction shack is just behind the sidewalk.

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