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Water Sprayer on Ice Rink
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A device spraying water to create an ice rink. The rink was 115 x 200 ft. and was opened sometime during Christmas week 1938. There are houses and pedestrians in the background.
December 1938
Miller, Raymond J.
Publication Information
| Creator | Miller, Raymond J. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | December 1938 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Raymond J. Miller records and photographs of Greendale, Wisconsin, 1938-1970 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH Milwaukee Mss 191.21.1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
|---|
W013D87
WHi 62949
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