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Fort Washington

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Fort Washington, built in 1789, where Cincinnati now stands.

Date Created:
1790

Publication Information

Date Created 1790

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number (X3)46474

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J4A
Legacy ID
WHi 4533

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