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State Street

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View of State Street looking toward the University of Wisconsin Madison campus from the Wisconsin State Capitol, with marquees for Ward-Brodt Music Co., Leath's Furniture store, New Orpheum Theatre, YWCA, Commercial National Bank, and Mrs. Brown's Beauty Shoppe.

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
W013HOF
Legacy ID
WHi 25199

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