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Mansion on the Hill
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Three-quarter view of the Thorp house on Mansion Hill. The house is constructed of locally quarried sandstone and designed in the Italianate style. Snow is on the ground and the bushes around the house. The hill drops down in the background towards Lake Mendota.
December 2013
Quinney, Richard
Publication Information
| Creator | Quinney, Richard |
|---|---|
| Date Created | December 2013 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Richard Quinney papers, 1921-2019 |
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| Call Number | 1512000078 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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