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Milwaukee Service Station

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In 2001 the former Copeland Service Station reopened as a coffee shop in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood. The restored building is located at 4924 West Roosevelt Drive.

Date Created:
2008
Creator:
Fay, Mark

Publication Information

Creator Fay, Mark
Date Created 2008

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Collection Information

Source Collection Book production file, 1924, 1944-1980, 2008-2009
Call Number 903000032

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013NFS
Legacy ID
WHi 63963

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