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Beloit Public Library

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Exterior view of the Beloit Public Library. The reverse of the image has a note: "1903, Carnegie bldg, cost $25,000 - Patton + Miller, Chicago, Arch."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959
Call Number PH 1683

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013CM3
Legacy ID
WHi 63707

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