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State Street and Bascom Hill

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View of State Street with the Wisconsin Historical Society, the University Club, and Bascom Hill in the background. The street is lined with automobiles.

Date Created:
1929
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Stanley C. Hanks Madison, Wisconsin, history photograph collection, circa 1850s-1985
Call Number PH 6095, Box 2, Folder 21

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013HND
Legacy ID
WHi 25144

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