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University Heights

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View of University Heights, showing a number of university buildings on the agricultural campus, including a windmill. Lake Mendota is in the far background. Snow is on the ground.

Date Created:
1906

Publication Information

Date Created 1906

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 5.75

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J93
Legacy ID
WHi 24145

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