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Interstate Highway Construction Sign

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Interstate Highway I-90 sign erected to point out to motorists the use of tax dollars in highway improvements.

Date Created:
July 1968

Publication Information

Date Created July 1968

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Department of Transportation publicity photographs, circa 1960-1992
Call Number PH Series 2729.29

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P4R
Legacy ID
WHi 40178

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