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Monroe Courthouse Square View

Image

Stereograph view of downtown businesses, on the courthouse square. On the right corner is a drugstore and shoe store.

Date Created:
1880
Creator:
White, Horatio G. (Monroe, Wisconsin)

Publication Information

Creator White, Horatio G. (Monroe, Wisconsin)
Date Created 1880

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Monroe.29b

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QDN
Legacy ID
WHi 8848

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